Comfort, Dignity & Support
Palliative Physio & OT at Home
When someone you love is living with a life-limiting illness, comfort and dignity become everything. Our palliative physio at home service combines gentle physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help your loved one stay comfortable and maintain independence at home.
How We Support Palliative Care
Pain & Stiffness Relief
Gentle hands-on techniques
Breathing Support
Chest physio & positioning
Gentle Movement
Maintain what matters most
Equipment & Positioning
Beds, chairs & pressure care
Carer Support
Training & guidance
Comfort, Dignity & Quality of Life
Palliative care is about making the most of every day. It is not about giving up — it is about focusing on what matters most: comfort, purpose, and living as fully as possible. Whether your loved one is managing cancer, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), advanced COPD, heart failure, or another life-limiting condition, our role is to ease symptoms, help them keep doing the things that bring meaning and joy, and support the whole family.
Pain, breathlessness, fatigue, and stiffness can all be helped with the right specialist input. End of life physiotherapy and occupational therapy work alongside your medical team, district nurses, and hospice services to ensure your loved one receives joined-up, compassionate care in the place they feel safest — home.
We understand that every day can be different. Some days will be better than others, and our therapists adapt every visit accordingly. There is no rigid programme — only gentle, responsive support that follows your loved one's lead.
How Our Team Helps with Palliative & End-of-Life Care at Home
Our physiotherapists and occupational therapists work together to provide gentle, responsive support focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Physiotherapy
Gentle physiotherapy can make a real difference to comfort and quality of life, even in the later stages of illness. Our approach is about easing discomfort and preserving the ability to do the things that matter.
- Comfort Positioning — Finding the most comfortable positions in bed or chair to reduce pain, prevent pressure areas, and ease breathing.
- Breathlessness Management — Teaching gentle breathing techniques and positioning strategies to ease breathlessness. Learn more about respiratory support.
- Gentle Movement & Mobility — Maintaining the ability to get to the bathroom, move in bed, or walk to the garden for as long as possible.
- Pain & Stiffness Relief — Gentle stretching, massage, and positioning to ease muscle tension, joint stiffness, and pain.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists look at the whole person — not just the diagnosis. We focus on what gives your loved one a sense of purpose and self-worth, identifying the meaningful activities they want to maintain and finding ways to make them possible, while supporting you as a family.
- Environment & Adaptations — Assessing how the home environment — furniture layout, room setup, and equipment — can best support comfort and independence, so your loved one can continue to do the things that matter to them. Learn about our home adaptation service.
- Meaningful Activities & Energy Conservation — When energy is limited, we help identify the activities that bring the most joy, purpose, or connection — whether that is sitting in the garden, writing a card to a grandchild, or sharing a meal with family — and plan the day around making them possible.
- Daily Routines & Emotional Wellbeing — Helping rebuild a gentle daily structure that preserves dignity, independence, and a sense of normality. We also support emotional resilience — managing anxiety, building confidence around tasks that feel difficult, and helping your loved one feel that each day still has purpose.
- Family & Carer Empowerment — Teaching safe moving and handling techniques, and helping carers learn to enable your loved one to do things for themselves wherever possible — preserving their independence and self-worth. Learn about our carer training service.
Why Home Is Where They Should Be
Most people receiving palliative care want to be at home, surrounded by familiar things and the people they love. Travelling to a clinic or hospital for therapy is often exhausting, distressing, and impractical.
By coming to your loved one's home, we can provide therapy in the environment that matters most. We assess how the furniture layout, room setup, and daily routines support comfort and independence. We work with the actual bed they sleep in, the chair they sit in, and the spaces where meaningful moments happen. This means our recommendations are immediately practical — not theoretical.
Home visits also allow us to support the wider family. We can answer questions, demonstrate techniques, and help carers feel empowered — showing how to enable your loved one to do things for themselves wherever possible, preserving their dignity and sense of self.
What to Expect
A confidential conversation
Speak with our Clinical Director in confidence. They will listen to your situation, understand what matters most to your family, and advise on how we can help — with no obligation.
A gentle first visit
Your therapist comes to the home, meets your loved one, and carries out a sensitive, whole-person assessment. The focus is on understanding not just their physical needs, but what activities give them purpose, what their emotional concerns are, and how their environment can best support comfort and quality of life.
Flexible, responsive support
Sessions are tailored to how your loved one is feeling each day. We coordinate with your GP, district nurses, Macmillan team, or hospice to ensure seamless, joined-up care.
Pricing
Home physiotherapy and occupational therapy for palliative care from £60 per home visit. Your initial assessment is a comprehensive 60-90 minutes session at £120. No hidden costs — and no long-term commitment required.
£120
Initial Assessment
60-90 minutes
£60
30-min Follow-up
30 minutes
£90
45-min Follow-up
45 minutes
Compassionate, Experienced Therapists
Our team includes therapists with specialist palliative care experience, including work with Macmillan and hospice services. Team average: 20+ years of clinical experience. View all team profiles.
Naomi Patrick
Clinical Director & Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Julia Pervin
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Seena Thomas
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Sarah Grisenthwaite
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Naomi Gibson
Senior Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Lucy Chaldecott
Senior Physiotherapist
PhysiotherapyFrequently Asked Questions
Can physio really help at this stage?
Yes. Even when a condition cannot be reversed, physiotherapy can significantly improve comfort. Gentle positioning, breathing techniques, and hands-on treatment can ease pain, reduce breathlessness, and help maintain the ability to do meaningful activities for longer. Our focus shifts from rehabilitation to comfort and quality of life.
What if my loved one is bedbound?
We regularly support people who are bedbound. Our physiotherapists can help with positioning for comfort, gentle passive movements to prevent stiffness, and breathing techniques. Our occupational therapists can advise on pressure relief, equipment, and helping carers with safe repositioning.
Do you work alongside NHS palliative care teams?
Yes. We work closely with GPs, district nurses, Macmillan nurses, hospice teams, and other palliative care professionals. With your consent, we share relevant information so that your loved one’s care is fully coordinated. We complement — not replace — the excellent work of NHS and hospice services.
How quickly can you start?
We understand that time is precious. We prioritise palliative care referrals and aim to arrange a first visit as quickly as possible — often within a few days. Call us and we will do everything we can to help promptly.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide home visits across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. This includes Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Salisbury, Ringwood, and the surrounding towns and villages.
We're Here When You Need Us
If you are caring for someone with a life-limiting illness and would like to talk about how we can help, please call us. There is no obligation — just a quiet, understanding conversation about what matters most to your family.