Home Physiotherapy in London
Chartered physiotherapists who come to your home, across Central and South West London.
Home Physio Across London
The Caring Physio brings physiotherapy to people’s homes across Central and South West London. Our chartered physiotherapists visit flats, houses, care homes and serviced apartments, from Marylebone to Hampton Wick, helping people recover after an operation, a fall, a stroke or a long illness.
London has some of the finest hospitals in the country, yet most of a recovery happens after the discharge letter, on your own staircase and in your own kitchen. That is where we work. We see how you really manage day to day, set goals that mean something to you, and build the strength and confidence to reach them.
Many of the people who call us are arranging help for a mother or father. If that’s you, we’ll keep you informed after each visit, with your parent’s agreement, wherever you happen to live.
Our Home Physiotherapy Services Across London
Common Conditions We Treat at Home in London
These are the problems we see most often. If yours isn't listed, call us and we'll tell you honestly whether home physiotherapy is likely to help.
Bones, joints & surgery
- Hip and knee replacement
- Hip, wrist and ankle fractures
- Spinal surgery
- Shoulder surgery and frozen shoulder
- Arthritis
- Back and neck pain
Neurological conditions
- Stroke
- Parkinson's
- Multiple sclerosis
- Head injury
- Peripheral neuropathy
Heart & lungs
- COPD
- Breathlessness after a chest infection
- Recovery after heart problems
- Getting moving after time in intensive care
Ageing, falls & frailty
- Falls and fear of falling
- Poor balance
- Weakness after a hospital stay
- Dementia
- Reduced mobility at home or in a care home
Physiotherapy in London Care Homes and Alongside Home Carers
Moving into a care home, or relying on carers at home, often means moving less. Strength and balance fade quickly, and a fall becomes more likely. Regular physiotherapy helps people keep the movement they have and win some back.
- Walking, standing and getting up from a chair or bed
- Balance work to lower the risk of falls
- Rehab after a fall, fracture or hospital stay
- Exercises carers can continue between visits
Care homes
A care home should be a place to keep living, not just a place to sit.
Families book us privately for a relative, and we work alongside the home's own staff. Care home managers can also contact us about regular visits for residents. Read more about our care home physiotherapy →
Families often call us when:
- Moved in straight from hospitalDad went from the ward to a care home before he was back on his feet, and nobody has helped him walk since.
- Needs a seating assessmentMum has been in bed too long and can't sit out safely. We assess her seating and find the right chair or wheelchair so she can get up and sit out in comfort.
- Falls, or fear of fallingA fall has knocked their confidence, or the staff are worried another one is coming.
- Most of the day in bed or a chairThey have stopped walking to the lounge or the dining room, and are getting weaker.
Examples of homes in our London areas. We can visit residents in any of them; we are independent and have no formal arrangement with the homes named.
Home care agencies & live-in care
Carers are there every day. We help make every day count.
We work with London home care agencies and live-in care providers, adding physiotherapy to the care your client already has.
- Confident carersWe show carers safe, simple ways to help with walking, standing and transfers.
- Goals that matterGetting to the garden, the shops or the dinner table, worked on between visits too.
- Everyone in the loopShort updates for the agency and the family after each visit, with consent.
- Safer for carers tooGood technique protects the carer's back as well as the client, and makes each transfer calmer.
- Straight after a hospital stayWe can start as soon as your client is home, while the gains from hospital rehab are still fresh.
Agencies can refer a client directly, and families can ask us to work with the carers they already have.
Why Choose Us in London
What you can expect from us at home, wherever you are in Central or South West London.
Chartered physiotherapists
HCPC-registered and used to London homes: mansion blocks, mews houses and steep Victorian stairs.
The same physiotherapist
One physiotherapist who gets to know you, wherever we can arrange it.
After surgery
Rehabilitation after private or NHS surgery, following your surgeon's plan.
No referral needed
Free to call, 7 days a week. You don't need a GP referral.
Seen without a long wait
A first home visit usually within a few days of your call.
Clear fees
£114 an hour plus 55p a mile. We explain the travel cost when you call.
Families kept informed
Updates for relatives who live further away, with consent.
Independent
No arrangements with any hospital. We carry on where hospital care ends.
Your London Physiotherapists
Two chartered physiotherapists look after our London patients. One joined us from an NHS hospital pain team, with a musculoskeletal background; the other has nearly 15 years in the NHS, much of it in intermediate care. We match you with the one who suits the problem and your address, and wherever we can, the same person sees you each time.
What Families Say About Our Home Physiotherapy
Home Physiotherapy Across Central and South West London
Choose your area to see the local page: the neighbourhoods we cover, nearby hospitals and the questions people there ask us.
MayfairW1See Mayfair page →
WestminsterSW1See Westminster page →
KensingtonW8 · W11 · W14See Kensington page →
ChelseaSW3 · SW10See Chelsea page →
WimbledonSW19 · SW20See Wimbledon page →
Kingston upon ThamesKT1 · KT2 · KT3 · KT5 · KT6See Kingston page →
RichmondTW9 · TW10 · SW14See Richmond page →
TwickenhamTW1 · TW2See Twickenham page →
TeddingtonTW11 · TW12See Teddington page →Close to one of these areas but not listed? Ring 0800 772 0542 and we'll check whether we can reach you.
After a Stay in a London Hospital
Our patients come home from St Mary’s, St Thomas’, Chelsea and Westminster, the Royal Brompton, Charing Cross, St George’s, Kingston, West Middlesex and Teddington Memorial, and from private hospitals including the Cromwell, King Edward VII’s, the Lister, the Princess Grace, London Bridge, New Victoria and Parkside.
We provide post-operative physiotherapy at home after a hip or knee replacement, spinal or shoulder surgery, and major operations such as a bowel resection, as well as rehabilitation after a fracture, a fall or a spell of illness that has left someone weak.
If the operation was private, we take our lead from your surgeon’s protocol and can report back to the surgical team. If you’re still in hospital, phone us before discharge and we’ll plan the first home visit around the date.
We are independent and have no arrangements with any of these hospitals. Our part starts once you’re home.
Questions About Home Physio in London
Which parts of London do you visit?
Central London: Mayfair, Westminster, Kensington, Chelsea and the streets nearby. South West London: Wimbledon, Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham and Teddington. If your address is close to these, give us a ring and we’ll check.
What does home physiotherapy cost in London?
£114 for each hour of physiotherapy, plus mileage at 55p a mile for the round trip from your physiotherapist’s base. The first assessment lasts an hour. We’ll estimate the mileage for you on the phone.
Can I claim on my health insurance?
Often, yes. You settle our invoice and send it to your insurer to reclaim. WPA recognises us as a provider. Ask your insurer beforehand whether home physiotherapy is included in your cover.
How quickly can a physiotherapist come?
In most cases within a few days. For a hospital discharge, phone as soon as you know the date so the first visit is ready for when they’re home.
Do we need a referral from a GP or consultant?
There’s no need. Anyone can book directly, including a son or daughter. If you’d like, we’ll keep the GP or consultant updated.
My parent lives in London but I don't. Will you keep me in the picture?
Yes. With your parent’s agreement we’ll send you a short update after visits and ring you if anything changes. Carers, key safes and concierge desks are all part of a normal London visit for us.
Can you help someone in a flat with lots of stairs and no lift?
Yes. Stairs are among the most common goals we work on in London. We find a safe method, practise it on the actual staircase, and build up the leg strength that makes it easier.
Do you see residents in London care homes?
Yes. Families book us privately for a relative in a care home, and we show the staff the exercises so they continue on the days we’re not there.
