Affordable Home Physiotherapy in South Yorkshire: A Guide to Costs
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Local Physiotherapist — Hamoodi Othman, South Yorkshire
“How much will it cost?” is one of the first questions people ask about private physiotherapy. It is a fair question, and the honest answer is that it depends on what is wrong and how many visits you need. This guide sets out the prices, what changes the total, and how to get good value from every visit.
Current prices for home visits
Hamoodi Othman is a Senior Physiotherapist who visits people at home across South Yorkshire. His current prices are:
| Appointment | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free phone enquiry | 5 to 10 minutes | Free |
| Initial assessment | Up to 60 minutes | £80 |
| Follow-up | Up to 45 minutes | £60 |
| Extended follow-up | 60 minutes | £85 |
If there is a travel fee for your address, Hamoodi will tell you on the free phone call, before anything is booked. The full list is on his prices page.
What you get for your money
The first visit is not a quick look. It covers your symptoms, your health, what you want to get back to, and how you move. Because it happens at home, Hamoodi can also check your stairs, your chair, your bed and the path to your front door. You finish with a plan: a few simple exercises, written down, and clear advice.
Follow-ups check your progress, add hands-on treatment where it helps, and move your exercises on. The extended 60-minute follow-up is for more complex needs, or when more than one area needs work.
How many sessions will I need?
This is the biggest thing that changes the total. Everyone is different, so these ranges are only a rough guide. Hamoodi will give you an honest idea once he has assessed you.
- A recent bout of back or neck pain: often one to four visits, with exercises at home in between. Some people need only the first visit for reassurance and a plan.
- After a hip or knee replacement: commonly a series of visits over the first two to three months, depending on your progress and what NHS help you have.
- After a fall, or to improve balance: strength and balance work tends to take several months to make a lasting difference. Visits are often spread out, with regular practice at home.
- A frozen shoulder or long-standing pain: these can take many months to settle, so sessions are usually spaced further apart.
Two examples of totals. They are illustrations, not quotes:
- An initial assessment plus three follow-ups: £80 + £180 = £260.
- An initial assessment plus six follow-ups: £80 + £360 = £440.
Any travel fee would be on top. The prices are per visit, so you can talk to Hamoodi at any point about pausing or spacing out sessions.
Home visits compared with clinic visits
A clinic appointment can look cheaper on paper, but the appointment is not always the full cost. Think about:
- Getting there and back. If you cannot drive, a taxi each way across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham or Doncaster soon adds up.
- Parking. Hospital and town centre car parks usually charge, and a space can mean a long walk when you are sore or unsteady.
- A relative’s time. Many people rely on a son, daughter or neighbour to drive them, which can mean time off work.
- Your energy. After surgery or a fall, the journey alone can wear you out before the session starts.
To be fair to clinics, they have gym equipment that a home visit does not. For sports injuries in younger, mobile people, a clinic may suit better. Home visits make most sense when travel is hard, or when the problem is at home: stairs, getting out of a chair, or walking safely indoors.
What about NHS physiotherapy?
NHS physiotherapy is free, and it is right for many people. Your GP can refer you, and in many areas you can refer yourself. Waiting times vary, and NHS home visits are usually kept for people with specific needs. Some people choose private physiotherapy to be seen sooner, at home, or for longer. Others use it alongside NHS care. Hamoodi will not contradict your hospital or NHS physiotherapist’s advice, and can build on any exercise sheet you already have.
Private health insurance
Many health insurance policies include some physiotherapy, but the rules differ a lot. Before your first appointment, call your insurer and ask:
- Does my policy cover a home visit by an HCPC registered physiotherapist?
- Do I need a GP referral, or an authorisation number, first?
- How many sessions, or how much money, am I covered for?
- Is there an excess to pay?
- Do you only pay for physiotherapists on your own list?
Hamoodi is HCPC registered (PH131379), so you can give your insurer that number. Whether they will pay is their decision, so please check with them before booking. If you are paying for yourself, you do not need to do any of this.
No GP referral needed
You do not need to see your GP before booking private physiotherapy. You can call Hamoodi directly. If anything you describe sounds like it needs a doctor first, he will say so. It is still a good idea to tell your GP you are having physiotherapy, especially after surgery.
Start with the free phone call
The first call lasts about 5 to 10 minutes and costs nothing. You can explain the problem, check a home visit is suitable, and ask about price, travel and times. There is no pressure to book. It helps to have to hand any hospital letter or exercise sheet, a list of your medicines, and your postcode so any travel fee can be confirmed.
How to make every session count
The most useful thing you can do is the exercises between visits. Most progress happens on the days in between. A few other tips:
- Write your questions down before each visit.
- Keep a simple diary of pain, walking or sleep, so you can see what is changing.
- Have a relative there if it helps, so they can learn the exercises too.
- Ask about spacing visits out once you are confident with your plan.
- Be honest if an exercise is too hard or too painful, so Hamoodi can change it.
Who the service is for
Hamoodi sees adults aged 18 and over. He has NHS experience at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Barnsley Hospital and Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS, and he speaks Arabic. This is not an urgent or emergency service. In an emergency, call 999.
Common reasons people book include hip and knee replacement rehab in Sheffield, back and neck pain in Rotherham, falls prevention in Barnsley and rehabilitation for older people in Doncaster. He visits homes in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster and nearby towns.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home physiotherapy visit cost in South Yorkshire?
With Hamoodi Othman, the initial assessment (up to 60 minutes) is £80. Follow-ups are £60 for up to 45 minutes, or £85 for 60 minutes. Any travel fee is confirmed on the free phone call before you book.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Some people need only one or two visits and a clear exercise plan. Others, such as after a joint replacement or a fall, benefit from a series of visits over several weeks. Hamoodi will give you an honest idea after the first assessment.
Do I need a GP referral for private home physiotherapy?
No. You can contact Hamoodi directly. Some health insurers ask for a GP referral before they will pay, so check with your insurer first if you plan to claim.
Will my private health insurance pay for a home visit?
It depends on your policy. Ask your insurer whether they cover a home visit by an HCPC registered physiotherapist, whether you need a GP referral or authorisation number, and whether an excess applies.
Related reading
- Choosing a physiotherapist in South Yorkshire
- Home physiotherapy visits explained
- Back and neck pain relief in South Yorkshire
Book a free phone enquiry
- Call: 07821 402 634
- Please mention Mobile Physiotherapist.co.uk when you call
- Email: moody-o@hotmail.com
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About Hamoodi Othman
Hamoodi Othman is a Senior Physiotherapist with NHS experience in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He holds an MSc in Physiotherapy and a BSc in Sports Therapy, provides home physiotherapy across South Yorkshire, and is HCPC registered (PH131379).