Who refers home visits
- Orthopaedic surgeons, especially after knee and hip replacement.
- Neurologists and physicians, after stroke and for Parkinson's.
- Hospitals at the time of discharge.
- Home nursing and elder care agencies.
- Housing societies and senior citizen groups.
- Families, often children arranging care for parents.
Make it easy to refer
- One phone and WhatsApp number, answered the same day.
- A clear list of areas you cover and what you treat.
- An online booking link. See online booking.
Report back
Referrers want to know what happened. A short report after the first visit and at discharge builds trust faster than any pamphlet. See doctor referrals and letters.
Be quick
Home visit needs are often urgent, after a fall or discharge. Starting within a day or two makes you the physio people call first.
Be visible locally
A talk at a senior citizen club, a free camp in a housing society, or a meeting at a doctor's clinic helps people put a face to your name. Be helpful, not pushy. See building a referral network.
Look after families
Families talk to relatives and neighbours. Clear, respectful communication brings word-of-mouth referrals.
Frequently asked questions
How do home visit physios get patients?
Through doctors, hospitals, nursing agencies, societies and families who recommend them.
What do doctors want from a home visit physio?
Quick start, reliable updates and a short report of progress.
Should home visit physios advertise online?
It helps families find you, but most home visit work comes through referrers.