South East Care Home Group Launches Specialist Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation Programme

A family-run group of Care Homes across the South East has announced the launch of a new physiotherapy and rehabilitation service – designed to support older individuals in regaining independence, restoring physical function and enhancing their overall well-being.

Nellsar, which operates 13 Care Homes across Kent, Surrey and Essex, has introduced the service to provide its residents and those in the local community with direct access to personalised rehabilitation plans, specialist treatments and one-to-one physiotherapy sessions.

Leo Mathew, Rehabilitation Service Lead and Senior Physiotherapist at Nellsar, said:
“Our new physiotherapy offering is all about giving our residents and those in need of rehabilitation the tools and support they need to regain control over their lives. Whether it’s through personalised exercises, expert treatments or encouraging group activities, we’re here to promote not only physical health but also emotional resilience and a renewed sense of independence.”

With a team of five specialist physiotherapists, the service has been rolled out across a number of Nellsar’s Care Homes – with plans to be extended to all 13 in the near future.

One early example of the programme’s benefits is David, who joined Hengist Field Care Home in Sittingbourne to receive end of life care, and following physiotherapy is now in great health. He now aims to attend his grandson’s wedding this summer which wasn’t initially thought possible.

Another example comes from Princess Christian Care Centre in Surrey, where Mavis was admitted because her husband found it increasingly difficult to manage her care needs at home. After receiving dedicated physiotherapy and support from the caring team, Mavis made great progress. She regained enough strength and independence to return home, where she is now happily living with her husband again.

Glenda Osmotherly, Director of Operations at Nellsar, said:
“We know that movement is medicine – but it’s also joy, connection and purpose. Our goal is to help our residents and others seeking rehabilitation support to rediscover all of those things through thoughtful, compassionate physiotherapy care.”