Uncategorized
How Physiotherapy Can Support People Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, life changes in many small, unexpected ways. Simple things like walking to the kitchen, getting out of a chair, or remembering how to move safely can start to feel harder. While there’s currently no cure for dementia, there are many ways to…
Read MoreWhat Happens During a Stroke and How Rehab Supports Recovery
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted. Brain cells are starved of oxygen and begin to die within minutes. Fast hospital treatment saves life and brain function. Structured stroke physiotherapy in the days and weeks after helps people rebuild movement, balance and independence. What happens during a stroke? Two…
Read MoreTherapies on Thames Launches KidsRehab at Wade Day Care Centre in Wokingham
Therapies on Thames, a specialist therapy organisation in physiotherapy and occupational therapy for older adults, proudly announced the expansion of its expertise to children and young people with the launch of KidsRehab. The official launch event took place on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at Wade Day Care Centre in Wokingham. KidsRehab provides specialist Occupational Therapy…
Read MoreStroke Physiotherapy: A Guide for Families
Recovering after a stroke can feel overwhelming. The right physiotherapy delivered at the right time and intensity helps rebuild movement, balance and confidence so life feels possible again. This guide explains what stroke physiotherapy involves, how it’s delivered in hospital and at home, and how our team supports you every step of the way. …
Read MoreSuccess Story: How Our Care Home Partnership with Benson House Helped Resident Rosemary Regain Confidence
Through our ongoing partnership with Benson House Care Home in Wallingford, we’re seeing firsthand the real benefits of integrating physiotherapy into daily care. This collaboration is an excellent example of how Therapies on Thames is helping improve the lives of residents, staff, and families by providing tailored physiotherapy services that support residents’ physical health and…
Read MoreIgniting a spark: Improving the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model
An innovative three-way partnership in Gloucestershire is improving outcomes for older people and speeding up hospital discharge, Raj Senniappan, Consultant Occupational Therapist and Founder of Therapies on Thames, explains. Delayed hospital discharge continues to be a significant problem. D2A is increasingly becoming the predominant route out of hospital, thus freeing up beds in the acute…
Read More
Huntingdon care home offers ‘rehabilitation beds’ for recovery patients
Following a successful launch event this week, Therapies on Thames is proud to partner with luxury care home, The Chase in Huntingdon to deliver specialised rehabilitation services for older adults recovering from surgery, illness, or serious medical events such as stroke. Through this partnership, Therapies on Thames will provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive programme, offering weekly…
Read MoreTherapies on Thames’ Announces Latest NHS Contract Revolutionising Elderly Patient Rehabilitation
Therapies on Thames proudly announces its latest NHS contract, providing specialist inpatient reablement and rehabilitation therapies for elderly NHS patients at two inpatient rehabilitation facilities in Gloucester and Cheltenham. Building upon the success of Therapies on Thames’ existing NHS contracts with NHS Gloucestershire and the NHS Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, these new contracts…
Read MoreEnhancing Recovery: Therapies on Thames’ Collaborative Approach with NHS Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, Therapies on Thames has forged a successful partnership with the NHS Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, providing crucial community rehabilitation services for patients recently discharged from hospitals. This collaborative effort aims to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home, ensuring patients receive prompt and specialised care in…
Read MoreTherapies on Thames and NHS Gloucestershire’s Innovative Post-Hospitalisation Approach
Therapies on Thames and NHS Gloucestershire have forged a dynamic partnership that reflects innovation and a patient-focused reablement approach. This collaborative alliance addresses the critical phase when patients no longer require acute hospital care following illness or falls but are not yet ready to return home. Reablement care focuses on assisting individuals in relearn and…
Read More