Helping people do what matters to them

Physiotherapy and occupational therapy

Therapy can help people maintain or develop their abilities, independence, and comfort.

Our therapists work around each person’s needs and goals, helping them take part in everyday life and the things that matter.

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Therapy that starts with the person

What someone wants to maintain, regain, or achieve will be different for everyone.

Our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists consider the person’s abilities, needs, and goals, and how these affect their everyday life.

This might mean moving more comfortably, maintaining mobility, preparing a meal, using equipment more independently, or continuing to take part in something they enjoy.

Therapy becomes part of the person’s wider care, with therapists working alongside nursing and care teams to put agreed approaches into everyday practice.

Our therapy approach

Maintain or improve function

Supporting mobility, movement, strength, balance, and physical abilities.

Promote independence

Finding ways for people to do more for themselves and take part in everyday life.

Adapt to changing needs

Adapting approaches, equipment, and support as someone’s needs or abilities change.

Reduce avoidable risks

Supporting falls prevention, posture, positioning, and safer moving and handling.

Support comfort and wellbeing

Helping manage pain, positioning, and the physical impact of complex or progressive conditions.

Work towards personal goals

Supporting outcomes that matter to the person and make a meaningful difference to everyday life.

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When I moved to Woolston House, I was hoisted and used a wheelchair all the time. With the help of physio, I’m now walking short distances and can do a lot more for myself. Having someone who believes in you makes a huge difference.”

Jess

Resident, Woolston House

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Areas our therapy teams can support

Therapy is shaped around each person’s assessed needs, abilities, and goals. Our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists can support areas including:

Mobility and physical function

Mobility and movement · Strength and balance · Falls prevention · Pain management

Posture and positioning

Seating and positioning · Wheelchair assessment · Standing equipment · Splints and orthotics · Moving and handling

Everyday living

Daily living skills · Functional independence · Equipment · Environmental adaptations

Neurological and changing needs

Brain injury · Neurological conditions · Spinal injury · Maintaining function · Adapting to changing needs

Respiratory physiotherapy

Respiratory assessment · Positioning · Breathing techniques · Chest clearance · Secretion management

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Therapy as part of everyday care

Therapy doesn’t stop when a session ends.

Our therapists work alongside nursing and care teams so agreed approaches can become part of everyday care.

This might include guidance around mobility, positioning, equipment, daily activities, or ways to maintain someone’s abilities and independence.

As needs change, teams can share what they’re seeing and review approaches together.

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Our Referrals Team can discuss an individual’s needs, answer your questions, and help identify the right care home.

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