Home Visits Across Wimborne & East Dorset
Home Physiotherapy & OT in Wimborne
We provide home physiotherapy and occupational therapy in Wimborne: private home visits throughout this historic market town and surrounding areas like Colehill, Corfe Mullen, and Broadstone.
You'll usually speak to Naomi, our Clinical Director, or another senior therapist. If we're with a patient, please leave a voicemail and we'll call you back.
No waiting list. First home visit usually within 2–7 days, often within 48 hours, depending on your location and therapist availability.
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From £60 a visit Initial assessment £120 · no GP referral needed. See all prices
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HCPC-registered & DBS-checked Avg. 21+ years experience
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BH21 & surrounding areas The first 5 miles from your therapist's base are free
Your Wimborne Therapists
Meet the therapists who provide home visits in the Wimborne area. View all team members.
“I highly recommend Medella Home Physio. They have been looking after my father after a series of small strokes with kindness, compassion & encouragement that has seen him progress both physically & mentally. They have communicated with the care home staff to ensure they understand his needs, and have helped me with finding suitable wheelchair options when I was totally overwhelmed with the choices available.”
Our Services in Wimborne
Wimborne Home Visit Pricing
The first 5 miles from your therapist's base are free; after that it's £2 a mile, measured one way. We'll confirm any travel cost before you book.
- Initial assessment usually 60–90 minutes
- £120
- 30-minute follow-up
- £60
- 45-minute follow-up
- £90
- 60-minute follow-up
- £120
You can arrange visits for a relative, and with their agreement we can send the invoice to you. There is no contract and no minimum number of visits. What to expect from your first home visit.
What Our Clients Say
Independent reviews from families we have helped. Read all 31 reviews.
“The physiotherapy we received is outstanding. I can't recommend the benefits of having a home physio highly enough. After being told by a hospital physio that he would never walk again, after 4 weeks of treatment my dad is now able to walk with assistance and is making huge progress.”
Continuing Your Recovery After Hospital in Wimborne
We support safe and effective recovery at home after a stay at Victoria Hospital, Poole Hospital, or Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Which hospital, and NHS rehabilitation once you are home
Many of the older adults we support in Wimborne come to us after a hospital stay. Most BH21 residents are treated by University Hospitals Dorset — with emergency care now centred at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and planned surgery at Poole Hospital.
Closer to home, Victoria Hospital Wimborne is the local community hospital, run by Dorset HealthCare, with inpatient beds, an older-people's ward, a minor injuries unit and its own physiotherapy department. Once you are back home, NHS rehabilitation is usually provided by Dorset HealthCare's community teams, with reablement support from Care Dorset on behalf of Dorset Council. Intermediate care and reablement are short-term services, often lasting up to six weeks. Other NHS rehabilitation depends on assessed needs and the local pathway; ask your team what your discharge plan includes.
When that support comes to an end but recovery is still going on, we continue the work at home — usually the same physiotherapist or occupational therapist, visit after visit, for as long as it is helping. Our guide for families on the first 48 hours home and our home rehabilitation for older adults page explain what that looks like.
If you are waiting for NHS rehabilitation, we may be able to help sooner. We can work alongside your NHS team with your permission.
Our Wimborne Service Area
We provide home visits throughout Wimborne Minster and the surrounding East Dorset communities, including Colehill, Corfe Mullen, Broadstone, and Sturminster Marshall.
We also visit nearby Ferndown, Poole, Bournemouth, and Ringwood.
Wimborne Has an Older Population Than Most of England
Wimborne is an older town than the country as a whole. At the latest ONS estimates, 27.8% of Wimborne Minster residents were aged 65 or over — against 18.9% across England and Wales — and in the wider Dorset East area that share rises to almost a third. Behind those figures are a great many people managing recovery, frailty or long-term conditions at home.
It can also be an awkward place to reach an appointment. Nearly one in five households in the ward (18.6%) has no car or van, and Wimborne's acute hospitals sit several miles away in Poole and Bournemouth — so getting there often means leaning on family or on volunteer door-to-door schemes. For someone recovering from a fall, a stroke or surgery, the journey alone can use up the very energy that recovery needs.
A home visit takes that hurdle away. We bring the physiotherapy or occupational therapy to your door, so recovery happens in the home you are actually trying to get back to full use of.
Sources: ONS Census 2021 and Mid-Year Estimates 2024, via Dorset Council's Wimborne Minster area profile.
Supporting Wimborne Care Homes
We work closely with local care homes to deliver personalised one-to-one therapy and staff training. Our team regularly supports residents in homes such as Wimborne Manor, Oakdene Care Homes, and Hyacinth House. This list is not exhaustive, so please contact us to arrange support in your care home.
Near the edge or not shown? Ask: we can often still help.
Helpful Local Resources
Community & Social Groups
- The Allendale Centre (opens in a new tab) Wimborne's community hub, hosting clubs, classes, and social events.
- In Jolly Good Company (opens in a new tab) Creative and social activities for older people to help combat loneliness.
- The Lantern Befriending Service (opens in a new tab) Connecting volunteers with older people for companionship.
Wellbeing & Practical Support
- Care Dorset — Reablement (opens in a new tab) Short-term recovery support at home after a spell in hospital, typically up to around six weeks.
- Dorset Council Adult Social Care (opens in a new tab) The official resource for adult social care and community services.
- Age UK Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset (opens in a new tab) Information, advice and services for older people across East Dorset.
FAQs About Our Wimborne Service
Do you visit homes in Corfe Mullen and Colehill?
Yes, our physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide home visits throughout Wimborne and all surrounding areas, including Corfe Mullen, Colehill, Broadstone, and Sturminster Marshall.
Can you help after a stay at the Victoria Hospital in Wimborne?
Yes. We frequently help clients transition home after a stay at Victoria Hospital, as well as Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Our therapists specialise in creating tailored programmes to help you regain strength and confidence safely at home.
How long does a typical home visit last?
Initial assessments usually last 60–90 minutes, allowing us to fully understand your needs, goals, and home environment. We allow the time needed, and the assessment fee is fixed even if the visit takes longer. Follow-up treatment sessions are usually 30 to 45 minutes, though we also offer 60-minute sessions for more complex needs.
How quickly can you visit me in Wimborne?
First home visits in Wimborne and surrounding areas are usually available within 2–7 days, depending on your location and therapist availability. If you are waiting for NHS rehabilitation, we may be able to help sooner, although NHS waiting times vary by service and area. If you’ve recently left hospital or are planning your discharge, contact us to confirm the earliest suitable visit.
How much does a home visit in Wimborne cost?
Initial assessments are £120 (usually 60–90 minutes) and include a thorough evaluation plus a written treatment plan; follow-up sessions start from £60. View our full price list for session lengths and travel costs.
Which hospital will I be discharged from in Wimborne?
Most Wimborne (BH21) residents are treated by University Hospitals Dorset — emergency care is now centred at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, while planned surgery is at Poole Hospital. Victoria Hospital Wimborne, run by Dorset HealthCare, is the local community hospital, with inpatient beds, an older-people’s ward and an on-site physiotherapy department, and is sometimes used for step-down care closer to home. Support after discharge may involve Dorset HealthCare’s rehabilitation services or Care Dorset’s reablement service on behalf of Dorset Council.
Intermediate care or reablement is usually short-term, often up to six weeks. Other NHS community rehabilitation is based on your needs and local pathways; the same limit does not apply to every service. Check the agreed plan with your discharge team. We can provide home rehabilitation alongside that care or after a particular episode ends. See the NHS explanation of intermediate care.
Information from Medella Home Physio & OT. Clinical director: Naomi Patrick. Last updated .
Need Home Physio or OT in Wimborne?
Call us to discuss your needs, or send an enquiry to arrange your visit.
If we're with a patient, please leave a voicemail and we'll call you back.
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