Reclaim Mobility

Reclaim Mobility Your local, experienced rehabilitation and therapy team with a range of specialised professionals, visiting you in your own home.

One of the best things we love about our way of working, is that we don't pretend to know it all ourselves, so we have a...
26/01/2026

One of the best things we love about our way of working, is that we don't pretend to know it all ourselves, so we have a team of different professionals (under one 'roof') who specialise in different areas, that as a holistic team, we can meet a large variety of client needs.

From the stroke client who needs more intense rehab than what nhs services can provide (where a physio, OT and speech therapist may be needed) to the client who has been involved in a horrific accident who needs psychological support to deal with the trauma so that they can progress with their rehab and moving forwards.

A 'multi-disciplinary team' is the gold standard of healthcare provision and we are proud of our team for being able to provide that, without big waiting lists, with one system of shared communication between professionals it means our clients get great therapy and rehab 💪

What a start to the new year! Our OT's only work part time, but we've had a massive increase of enquiries so far this ye...
21/01/2026

What a start to the new year!

Our OT's only work part time, but we've had a massive increase of enquiries so far this year, so it's kept us busy!

From shower assessments, manual handling assessments, home overview assessments, putting together rehab care plans, joint seating assessments with equipment reps and so on!!

We are just pleased that people are beginning to recognise what Occupational Therapists do... yah! 🙂

With more and more clothing brands being aware of and inclusive of people with a variety of needs, did you know that eve...
06/01/2026

With more and more clothing brands being aware of and inclusive of people with a variety of needs, did you know that even Primark has an 'adaptive' range now for people with different health and care needs from short jackets for wheelchair users to shirts with tube holes and even magnetic zips!

As well as adaptive clothing, there are tonnes of dressing aids on the market from long handled shoe horns to aids that help with putting on socks and bras!

What is your biggest dressing challenge when living with a disability or impairment?

Goals for 2026With a new year, it is often a reflective time to review what your goals are for the year. If you're a car...
05/01/2026

Goals for 2026

With a new year, it is often a reflective time to review what your goals are for the year.

If you're a carer for a loved one, what would your goals be for them if you could wave a magic wand?
-To prevent hospital admissions?
-To prevent falls and injurys?
-To be able to get outside and do some gardening?
-To be able to visit their favourite club and see their friends?
-To be able to get in and out of a car to visit family?

Whatever, the goals are, we can help.

Reclaim Mobility are in a unique position to help the elderly and disabled in the Essex area, as we have a multi-disciplinary team - which means we have a variety of different healthcare professionals that can support individual goals.

This means that a person who is at risk of falls for example can see the Physiotherapist to help improve their strength, balance and mobility, whilst the Occupational Therapist can assess the risks within their home environment and within their day to day activities.

Our unique team working approach, with shared communication systems, close working relationships and joint treatment care plans, means that your loved ones get the best results!

Happy 2026 to everyone and please don't hesitate to contact us if you or a loved one has goals they want to achieve this year!

Reclaim Mobility | End of 2025 Reflection from the Director, Nicola Rickards:"As we come to the end of 2025 and start to...
31/12/2025

Reclaim Mobility | End of 2025 Reflection from the Director, Nicola Rickards:

"As we come to the end of 2025 and start to look ahead to 2026, I’ve found myself feeling incredibly proud — and very grateful — for everything Reclaim Mobility has grown into this year.

One of the biggest highlights of 2025 has been seeing our multidisciplinary model truly come to life. Bringing together physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology and speech & language therapy allows us to support the whole person — not just their physical recovery, but their confidence, communication, mood and independence too. Rehabilitation is never just about muscles and movement; it affects people’s identity, relationships and their place in the world.

This year we’ve seen so many powerful functional gains — people standing again, walking further, transferring more independently, returning to driving, getting back to activities that matter to them — and just as importantly, families feeling supported, reassured and less alone in the journey.

As we move into 2026, our focus remains the same:
To deliver specialist, compassionate, multidisciplinary rehabilitation — in people’s homes, where it matters most — while continuing to bridge the gap between NHS services and longer-term community rehab.

We also look forward to supporting our charity of the year Headway Essex and emerging collaborations with New Body Gym to increase the variety of services we can offer.

We know the demand for high-quality neuro and complex rehab is growing alongside our aging population, and we’re excited to keep growing too — always with our values at the centre of what we do.

Thank you to our incredible team, our clients, and the families who trust us with such an important part of their lives.

Here’s to 2026 and everything it holds "

— Nicola
Director, Reclaim Mobility

See our website for a full reflection!

#2026

23/12/2025

2025 has been another great year for Reclaim Mobility and we thank all our clients and families for trusting us to support you.

We had a fantastic start to the year with winning the Rochford District Council’s ‘Start Up Business’ of the year award.

We refreshed our logo thanks to .

We have continued to work with clients with a range of medical conditions such as Stroke, Parkinsons, MS, falls, spinal injuries, the elderly and frail and much much more.

Our team has continued to expand, with our Musculo-skeletal physiotherapist, Emily. This means we can now offer this unique service of more traditional joint and pain physiotherapy treatment within people’s homes, rather than them having to travel to a clinic base.

We’ve almost doubled our home visits from 2024 with 2300+ therapy sessions completed amongst the team.

We have helped over 150 people (and their family’s) this year across the county to live more independently and increasing their overall quality of life whilst working towards and reaching their individual goals.

With a significant increase in supporting medical-legal cases with 2-3 different Reclaim Mobility professions supporting, in most cases, evidencing the need and success of multi-disciplinary team working for complex cases like these to gain best results.

Our Psychology and counselling services have really helped to build up another unique offering of our service this year by supporting those with mobility and physical health difficulties, with the emotional support they deserve too.

With more therapy sessions being offered online to work outside of the traditional approaches in order to reduce costs and provide timely support, when able.

2026 will bring more members to our team so that we can continue to grow for the increasing demands of our Essex community and client base, so watch this space.

Wishing all our clients, their loved ones, our colleagues and followers a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏽 and a Happy New Year ! 💙🎉🍾

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Last night we had our team’s work Christmas meal out. Our team is constantly expanding to meet the ever changing needs o...
12/12/2025

Last night we had our team’s work Christmas meal out.

Our team is constantly expanding to meet the ever changing needs of our clients with new members to be introduced in the new year.

We are so grateful that so many of you have trusted us to meet your therapy and rehab goals this year and with the positive feedback we’ve had, we know you all love our team just as much as we do!

Thanks for the latest review! Emily is our experienced Musculo Skeletal Physiotherapist who has been a great asset to th...
11/12/2025

Thanks for the latest review!

Emily is our experienced Musculo Skeletal Physiotherapist who has been a great asset to the Reclaim Mobility Team and have thoroughly enjoyed having her come on board in 2025!

Last month our team attended the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Conference. The key themes this year:Using Technolog...
08/12/2025

Last month our team attended the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Conference. The key themes this year:

Using Technology & AI to Support Better Rehab:
- From tools that help track mobility to AI that supports clinical decision-making, the message was clear: technology is transforming rehabilitation.

Building the Future Physiotherapy Workforce
- There is a national focus on strengthening the workforce to meet the needs of an ageing population and younger adults with long-term disabilities.

Keeping People Active in Later Life & with Complex Conditions:
- A major conversation centred on reduced activity levels in older adults and how to re-engage people who are living with multiple conditions—such as Parkinson’s, heart disease, stroke, COPD and other lung conditions.
The overriding message: exercise IS possible and safe when supported by clinicians who understand how to tailor programmes around symptoms, fatigue, breathlessness and fluctuating mobility.

✨ Our Reflection:
-These discussions reinforced exactly why Reclaim Mobility exists—to help people stay active, confident and connected to their community and live the lives they choose, for as long as possible.

December is an unusual month for routines as they seem to go out the window! Although December can be a magical month, i...
03/12/2025

December is an unusual month for routines as they seem to go out the window! Although December can be a magical month, it does mean risks can alter as we tend to have more and/or different demands on us!

So here is a few tips to take into consideration for your elderly/disabled loves ones this season:

✨ Pacing Themselves – Decorating the tree, Christmas shopping, wrapping and social events can add up. Take regular breaks, spread tasks over time and listen to their body and rest when needed. Just because it's the Christmas season, doesn't mean our bodies turn into robots, we still need rest!

✨ Keep The Home Safe – Holiday decorations and presents around the tree etc. can create new tripping hazards. Secure loose cables, keep walkways clear, and ensure good lighting around the house. Also if loved ones go to someone else's house, they won't know where the tripping hazards are to avoid (they won't have the muscle memory in other houses) or they wont be familiar with how deep the steps are, so do a quick check before they visit, can you lift loose rugs and pick up the kid's toys.

✨ Think about practicalities - can the relative access the toilet when they visit a relative's house and will they be able to stand up from a low loo? Can they get in and out of a car or do they need some basic equipment to help with these challenges?

✨ Mind Your Energy – Fatigue can creep in quickly this time of year. Prioritize what matters most and don’t hesitate to ask for support from friends, family or your community rehab team.

✨ Stay Connected – The festive season can be joyful, but also overwhelming or lonely for some. Reach out, check in on others, and let us know if you need guidance or support.

If you need a quick one off assessment before Christmas to get your loved one 'Christmas ready' then don't hesitate to reach out

We pride ourselves in being professional, friendly and knowledgeable so it's great to hear our clients' think we are too...
24/11/2025

We pride ourselves in being professional, friendly and knowledgeable so it's great to hear our clients' think we are too!

As the winter weather sets in, it’s important for older adults and disabled people to stay safe, warm, and confident at ...
19/11/2025

As the winter weather sets in, it’s important for older adults and disabled people to stay safe, warm, and confident at home and in the community. ❄️🧤

Here are a few key tips:

💡Make sure you have a lamp nearby because when that afternoon darkness sets in, it becomes suddenly difficult to walk about the home without a light on.
👟Choose footwear with good grip when walking outside
⏰Take your time—shorter days and slippery surfaces can affect visibility and balance. The paths are riskier, so don't rush!
🍂Ask for help with errands if paths are icy / slippery leaves etc.
👚Layer clothing to stay warm without restricting movement.
☕Keep a blanket and warm drink nearby to help maintain body temperature. Carers / loved ones can make a flask to keep nearby (if safe to do so) and then can top up with warm fluids and keep your hands warm at the same time!
🧤Ensure you have winter items ready as it's bitter cold out there! Gloves, hat and a scarf are needed at the moment.
🌨️Check the weather forecast and don't go out if you're worried about conditions or ask for a lift/help if you have an essential appointment.
📱Make sure someone knows your plans if you’re going out in poor weather and take a (charged) mobile with you

Address

New Body Gym, 106-108 High Street
Rayleigh
SS67BY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+447754513697

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