Physiotherapy
Supporting local patients with life-limiting illnesses
Our care
Will I have to pay towards my care?
No you will not have to pay for your care.
Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust is a charity that provides free care to their local community.
How do I leave feedback?
You can access our feedback form via our website or you can speak to a member of staff when using the services directly.
Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy aims to promote, maintain or restore health and wellbeing through examination, education, prevention, intervention, rehabilitation and health promotion.
Physio’s can work with people with a vast range of diagnoses for example respiratory, neurological, cardiac, orthopaedic, lymphatic or musculoskeletal conditions and with an array of symptoms for example weakness, stiffness, instability, pain, fatigue, breathlessness, falls etc.
In addition to this patient’s can often become debilitated and deconditioned not only due to their illness but also the side effects of treatment they are receiving.
Physiotherapy can help to improve quality of life by treating and managing symptoms with a personalised treatment plan and patient identified goals.
Where can the Physiotherapist see me?
I can offer a range of treatment delivery options including 1:1 sessions, group therapy, treatments at Blythe house or where appropriate, sessions within the patients home.
Referrals
How do I get referred?
You can refer yourself or a family member/friend can do it for you. You can also be referred by a health or social care professional. Whatever the route, you can telephone our Care Navigators and do it over the phone or via our website.
Meet the Team
Angela Salisbury- Our in house Physiotherapist
‘I qualified as a Physiotherapist from Manchester University in 2004. I worked for over 16 years at Salford Royal Hospital covering many clinical areas and departments. I specialised in Neurological Physiotherapy working with patients with a multitude of pathologies and diagnoses such as brain tumours, acquired brain injuries, MND, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries and with patients following Neurosurgery. Since 2010 I have worked primarily within the Stroke Service until my starting my contract with Blythe House in May 2021’
FAQ’S
Frequently asked questions
What happens once I am referred?
On referral, our in-house Physiotherapist will carry out a full and holistic assessment and will work alongside the patient and their families to set a treatment plan working towards personal, realistic and achievable goals.
How do Physiotherapists help people?
Physiotherapists help to restore or maintain movement and function to promote independence in daily life. They can also help to gain relief from a range of symptoms. They can enhance wellbeing and maximise quality of life.
Once I am discharged, is that it?
No. If you need support at any time in the future, just re-refer following the referral advice below.
What happens if there are things that the Physio can’t help with?
They will try and refer you on to the most appropriate professional or service to address your difficulty.