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Home Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy in Bere Regis
Our HCPC-registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists visit you at home across Bere Regis and the surrounding area, including Winterborne Kingston, Briantspuddle, Affpuddle and Bloxworth. Visits from £55, no GP referral needed — just call and we'll come to you.
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Initial assessment £110. Same price for physiotherapy and OT.
No Travel Required
Professional physiotherapy & OT delivered in the comfort of your own home.
Same-Week Appointments
We work around the times that suit you.
HCPC-Registered Team
NHS-experienced clinicians — not a contractor network.
Getting the right care shouldn't mean struggling to travel when you're in pain, recovering from surgery, or managing a long-term condition. We come to you.
Our HCPC-registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists cover Bere Regis and the surrounding area, including Winterborne Kingston, Briantspuddle, Affpuddle, Bloxworth, Anderson and Moreton. We visit patients in their own home, care home, or nursing home — building a treatment plan around your life, not a clinic timetable.
We treat a wide range of conditions including falls prevention, stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, hip and knee replacement recovery, back and joint pain, and post-operative rehabilitation. We aim to offer same-week appointments across the Bere Regis area, and no GP referral is needed — call us directly to book your home visit.
Our clinicians each hold specialist areas of expertise, and we carefully match every patient with the physiotherapist or occupational therapist best suited to their condition and needs. Whatever brings you to us, we go the extra mile to make sure you feel supported, motivated and genuinely cared for throughout your recovery.
We provide specialist home physio and OT visits for:
- Older People Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation — including Parkinson's disease and stroke recovery
- Falls prevention and balance rehabilitation
- Recovering mobility, strength and confidence after a hospital stay
- Pre and post-operative care — including hip and knee replacements
- Back pain, joint pain, muscle pain and more
- Rheumatological Conditions
Almost everyone in Bere Regis drives, because in a village this size there isn't another option. The problem arrives on the day you can't.
Sources: ONS mid-2024 population estimates and 2021 Census, via Dorset Council area profiles; Dorset Council adult social care.
Bere Regis is small — 1,737 residents in 786 households — and older than the country as a whole, with 28.7% aged 65 or over against 18.9% for England and Wales. In almost a third of homes here, everybody is 66 or older. Nearly one resident in eleven is already providing unpaid care for someone else.
Only 10.2% of Bere Regis households have no car, and that figure is easy to misread. It isn't a sign that transport is easy; it's a sign that a car is compulsory. There is no hospital in the village, no minor injuries unit and no rehabilitation service, and rural bus provision does not fill the gap. The moment a hip replacement, a stroke or a fall takes your licence away for a few months, a village where everybody drives becomes a village where you are stuck.
The nearest hospital of any kind is Wareham Hospital, about six miles south, which has outpatient clinics and a minor injuries unit under Dorset HealthCare. Anything acute means Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester or Poole Hospital, both a good deal further. We work alongside all of it rather than instead of it. NHS community physiotherapy and Dorset Council's six-week reablement service do valuable work; we pick up when those finish, when the waiting list is longer than your recovery window, or when you simply want more sessions than the NHS can offer.
Nothing means more to us than the 5-star reviews our clients share on Google. These heartfelt testimonials showcase what drives our team every day — delivering expert, empathetic physiotherapy care that helps people rebuild their strength, mobility, and independence without leaving home.
Our HCPC-registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide home visits throughout Bere Regis and the surrounding area, including Winterborne Kingston, Briantspuddle, Affpuddle, Bloxworth, Anderson and Moreton.
We aim to offer same-week appointments across the Bere Regis area, with no GP referral needed.
Whatever your condition, we match you with the clinician whose specialism fits your needs — and we treat you in the place where you actually have to manage day to day.
The same rate whether you see a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist, and any travel charge is agreed with you before we come out.
Travel is charged at £1.50 per mile beyond a 5 mile radius and always agreed before your first visit. See our full price list
Most people pay privately, but it isn't the only route.
- Paying privately — no referral, pay after each visit
- Private health insurance, including BUPA and WPA
- Personal budgets and Direct Payments from your council
- NHS Continuing Healthcare funding you already hold
Cover varies by policy and by council, so it's worth checking what yours includes before you book. We've written a plain-English guide explaining how each route works and what to ask.
How to pay for your careAs a small, close-knit team, we pride ourselves on providing high quality treatment with a personalised and friendly approach. We treat you as a whole person and not just your symptoms, working with your family and carers to make sure everyone involved feels supported and informed.
Our clinicians each hold specialist areas of expertise, and our Clinical Director personally matches every patient with the therapist best suited to their condition and goals.
Specialist physiotherapy and occupational therapy for older adults — helping you stay independent at home
Speak with Debbie
Call Debbie, our Clinical Director, for a free consultation. With over 12 years' experience in older adult care and rehabilitation, she'll listen to your concerns and match you with the right specialist therapist.
07384 590177No obligation • Expert advice
Home Assessment
Your chartered physiotherapist visits you at home for a comprehensive 60+ minute assessment, examining mobility, strength, balance and falls risk to create a tailored plan.
Usually within a few days
60+ minutes for £110 • Tailored plan
Your Recovery Journey
Our home physiotherapy service combines hands-on treatment with exercises designed for you and your home. We help older people maintain independence, rebuild confidence, and stay strong.
Helping you stay independent
Follow-ups from £55 • Your home, your pace
Where NHS rehabilitation ends, and how we pick up from there.
Most people in Bere Regis who need hospital treatment are seen at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester or Poole Hospital. There is no hospital in the village itself; the nearest is Wareham Hospital, about six miles south, which runs outpatient clinics and a minor injuries unit under Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Once you're home, short-term support usually comes through Dorset Council's reablement service, an intensive period of help designed to get you back on your feet. It's time-limited — typically up to six weeks — and it works well for many people.
The difficulty comes when that support ends but recovery hasn't finished. Progress after a stroke, a fracture or a long admission often continues for months, and six weeks rarely covers it. In a village like Bere Regis the follow-on appointments that would carry your recovery forward are in Dorchester or Poole, and if you are not yet cleared to drive, getting to them means relying on somebody else every single time. That's the point at which most of our Bere Regis clients come to us.
We continue the work at home, for as long as it's genuinely helping, and we work alongside any NHS or council support already in place rather than in place of it. If you're unsure whether it's too soon or too late to start, call us and we'll tell you honestly.
We Help You Live Independently With Confidence, Meaning & Purpose
Whether you're rebuilding strength after a hip replacement, regaining confidence following a fall, or managing life with a stroke or neurological condition — getting to a clinic isn't always possible. We remove that barrier entirely.
Our physiotherapists and occupational therapists come to you, delivering expert one-to-one treatment in your home or care home. No difficult journeys. No waiting rooms. Just focused, specialist care at a time and pace that works for you.
We treat you as a whole person — not just your symptoms.
We take the time to understand your life, your challenges, and what independence means to you. Then we build a treatment plan around that. As a small, close-knit team, we also work alongside your family and carers, making sure everyone involved in your care feels supported, informed and part of the process.
Our clinicians each hold specialist areas of expertise, and we carefully match every patient with the therapist best suited to their condition and goals. From the very first visit, you're in the right hands.
Request a Call BackDo you provide home physiotherapy in Bere Regis?
Yes. Salveo Forma provides home physiotherapy and occupational therapy throughout Bere Regis and the surrounding BH20 area, with HCPC-registered clinicians visiting you in your own home, care home or nursing home. No GP referral is needed — call 07384 590177 to arrange a visit. We cover Winterborne Kingston, Briantspuddle, Affpuddle, Bloxworth, Anderson and Moreton.
How much does a home physiotherapy visit cost in Bere Regis?
A comprehensive initial assessment including treatment is £110 for 60 minutes or more. Follow-up visits are £55 for 30 minutes, £82.50 for 45 minutes and £110 for 60 minutes. Occupational therapy costs exactly the same as physiotherapy. Travel beyond a five-mile radius is £1.50 per mile and always agreed with you before the first visit.
Can I use private health insurance or a personal budget?
Yes. We work with BUPA, WPA and all major insurers, and we can accept payment from a council personal budget or Direct Payment, or from NHS Continuing Healthcare funding you already hold. Cover varies by policy and by council, so check what yours includes first — our guide to paying for care explains what to ask.
Do I need a GP referral for a home visit in Bere Regis?
No. You can contact us directly on 07384 590177 and we'll arrange an appointment. We also accept referrals from GPs, hospital consultants and insurers, but most people come to us themselves.
How does this work alongside NHS rehabilitation in the Bere Regis area?
We work alongside NHS rehabilitation rather than replacing it. There is no hospital in Bere Regis, so NHS therapy usually means outpatient appointments at Wareham, Dorchester or Poole, and many of our clients have already been through them. Where we help is afterwards — when NHS input has finished but recovery hasn't, when the waiting list is longer than your recovery window, or when you aren't yet cleared to drive and every appointment depends on somebody else. If you are currently under NHS care, tell us and we'll make sure what we do complements it.
What conditions do you treat at home in Bere Regis?
We treat falls prevention and balance problems, stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, hip and knee replacement recovery, back and joint pain, and general deconditioning after a hospital stay. Our occupational therapists also support older adults with daily living and maintaining independence at home.
How quickly can someone visit me in Bere Regis?
We aim to offer same-week appointments wherever possible. Availability does vary by area and by therapist, so we work with you to find a time that fits around your commitments. Call 07384 590177 and we'll tell you honestly what we can do.
Our chartered physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide home visits throughout Bere Regis and the surrounding Dorset villages.
Bere Regis Village
BH20 • Shitterton • Woodbury
North — Winterborne Villages
Winterborne Kingston • Anderson • Winterborne Zelston • Winterborne Whitechurch
West — Piddle Valley
Affpuddle • Briantspuddle • Turnerspuddle • Tolpuddle
South & Purbeck Edge
Bloxworth • Wool • East Lulworth • Moreton
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 07384 590177 to confirm
Ready to get started in Bere Regis?
Call our Clinical Director for a free, no-obligation conversation. She'll listen to your situation, tell you honestly whether we can help, and match you with the right specialist.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists are registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).