Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession with a science foundation and the therapists making up the department have a high level of expertise and commitment. The range of work is very broad and varied and involves working with people to promote their own health and well being including giving people the opportunity to access community facilities .
Physiotherapy staff by the Oasis hydrotherapy pool on the site of the old St Ebba’s hospital in Epsom

Physiotherapy staff by the Oasis hydrotherapy pool at St Ebba’s in Epsom

How it works

Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function to as near normal as possible when someone is affected by injury, illness or by developmental or other disability.

Chartered Physiotherapists combine their knowledge, skills and approach to treat a broad range of physical problems associated with different 'systems' of the body. We work closely with families and carers supporting them to enable people to reach their full potential. We also use our skills to improve quality of life and comfort for those who are nearing the end of their life (or those who have life-limiting illness).

Within Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust the physiotherapists work in all the different care groups and are specialists in their chosen area. This could entail working with people with learning
disabilities, adults with mental health problems, older people with mental health problems or children. Many different forms of treatment are used including hydrotherapy, and it can involve advice on the provision of specialised equipment. Assistants work alongside the physiotherapists helping to carry out treatment programmes designed to help the service users achieve their full potential.

Physiotherapists and their assistants work as part of multidisciplinary teams which include professionals from many different fields, in this way it can be ensured that the service provided is seamless and supportive.

"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states. "~ Carol Welch

Confidentiality

Your physiotherapist works as part of your care team so anything you say may be shared with other professionals who are involved in your care. Only in exceptional circumstances when either you or someone else is at risk might the things you discuss be taken further. 

Contact us

For more information contact Tricia Ranson, Professional Lead for Physiotherapy Email: tricia.ranson@sabp.nhs.uk  Tel: 01372 205 790 

Alternatively you can contact one of our physiotherapy services directly:

 

Learning Disability Services:

  •  Bracketts Resource Centre

     116-118 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 OQA 

     Tel: 01883 382387

  • Oak Glade

     Chertsey Lane, Epsom KT19 8NN

     Tel: 01372 202100

  • Greenlaws Resource Centre

     65 Cranley Road, Guildford GU1 2JW 

     Tel: 01483 557864

  • Aldershot Centre for Health (3rd floor)

     Hospital Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1AY

     Tel: 01252 335555

  • Kingsfield Resource Centre

     Philanthropic Road, Redhill RH1 4DP 

     Tel: 01737 281006

  • Oasis Suite

     The old St Ebba’s Hospital Site, Hook Road, Epsom, KT19 8QJ

     Tel: 01372 203192

  • Bourne House

     3 Brookfield Close, Ottershaw KT16 0JL

     Tel: 01932 876666

 

Older Adults Mental Health Services:

  •  The Meadows

     The old West Park Hospital site, Horton Lane, Epsom, KT19 8PB

     Tel: 01372 203391

  • Hayworth House

     Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0QA

     Tel: 01932 722171

  • Onslow Day Service,

     Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road, Guildford GU2 5LX

     Tel: 01483 443554 ext. 3721

  • Cedar House

     Ridgewood Centre, Old Bisley Road, Frimley GU16 9QE

     Tel: 01276 605376