Domiciliary physiotherapy

We provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for people in their own home (including residential and nursing homes) who are unable to travel to an outpatient physiotherapy appointment or where their problems are intrinsically linked with the home environment.

Physiotherapy Technical Instructor (TI) support staff are also part of the team, supporting the physiotherapists in their assessments and interventions.

Following a detailed assessment, your physiotherapist (or TI) will support you to focus on one, or more specific goals that are important to you. In most cases, the more motivated you are to work towards these goals, the better the outcomes you achieve.

Common goals of physiotherapy include:

Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Increase your commitment to physical activity
Reduce your risk of falls and injuries
Reduce pain levels
Improve your confidence to self-manage (especially if you have a long-term condition)
Improve your quality of life and wellbeing
Improve your independence to keep doing the things you enjoy

Your physiotherapist (or TI) may issue a programme of exercises tailored to your needs, as well as provide you with a range of advice and information. They may also signpost you to another service/s that you may benefit from.

Where to find us

The teams work from bases across the Northern Trust area including:

Mid Ulster Hospital, Magherafelt
Ballymena Health and Care Centre
Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey
Moyle Hospital, Larne
Mountfern Complex, Coleraine
Armour Centre, Ballymoney

How to contact us

Your physiotherapist will provide you with the local department contact number at your first appointment.

Alternatively, you can contact our physiotherapy administrative team on 028 2563 5289 who will take your details and pass them over to the appropriate team.

How to access the service

We accept referrals from a range of medical and health care professionals including GPs, social workers, allied health professionals and care home staff.

Useful resources

Charter Society of Physiotherapy

Get up and go – a guide to staying steady
Fall Proof! – a guide to getting up from falls
Rehabilitation exercises
Strengthening exercises
Staying active at home

Websites

Age NI – Move with Mary
Age UK – Simple and easy exercises for older adults
Arthritis UK – A future free from arthritis
Arthritis UK – Resistance band workout sessions
NHS – Physical activity guidelines for older adults
Theros – Osteoporosis: How to build up exercise for your bone strength