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Weekends
Weekend physiotherapy at home in Glasgow's West End
Saturday & Sunday appointments to fit around work and family.
45–60 min one-to-oneUrgent appointments available within 48 hours
About this service
Weekend physiotherapy
Not everyone can fit physiotherapy into the working week. Weekend appointments run on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm, so you can be seen at home without taking time off or rearranging childcare. Weekday evening visits, from 4pm to 8pm, are also available if a mix of the two suits you better.
Weekend visits are the same full 45–60 minute, one-to-one sessions as any other day, with the same Chartered Physiotherapist. They're particularly helpful for families: a son or daughter who visits a parent at the weekend can be there for the session, ask questions and learn how to support exercises during the week.
What's included in every visit
- Saturday and Sunday visits, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- The same full-length appointment as on weekdays
- Great for carers who travel in at weekends
Who this helps
- People in full-time work with back, neck, shoulder or knee problems
- Families coordinating care for a parent who lives in the West End
- Carers who are only free at weekends
- People recovering from surgery who want a relative present for the session
- Students and university staff with busy weekday timetables
- Anyone who prefers an unhurried session that isn't squeezed in after work
What happens on a visit
- 1
Book a weekend slot
Call or WhatsApp to arrange a Saturday or Sunday time. No GP referral is needed, and Nasir will ask a few questions first to check that home physiotherapy is right for you.
- 2
Full assessment and treatment
Your session follows the same structure as any other visit: history, physical assessment, hands-on treatment where appropriate and exercise.
- 3
Family briefing
If relatives are present, Nasir explains the plan, shows them how to help safely and answers their questions while everyone is in the room.
- 4
Carry-over through the week
A written programme keeps you on track until your next visit, which can be another weekend or a weekday evening.
Questions about weekend physiotherapy
Are weekend sessions shorter or different?
No. They are full 45–60 minute one-to-one sessions with the same Chartered Physiotherapist, covering assessment, treatment and a written home programme.
Can I arrange a session for a relative while I'm visiting at the weekend?
Yes, with their agreement. No referral letter is needed. Have their medication list and any hospital letters ready, and you're welcome to stay for the session.
Do weekend visits cover the whole West End?
Yes. Weekend visits cover the same area as weekday visits, across Glasgow's West End postcodes G11, G12, G3, G4 and G20.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you have sudden or severe symptoms, call NHS 24 on 111, or 999 in an emergency. More answers on our FAQ page.
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Book weekend physiotherapy at home
Call 07393 312 774 or send an enquiry — urgent appointments available within 48 hours.
- Chartered & HCPC registered
- Urgent appointments within 48 hours
- Clear written plan every visit
- Receipts for private insurance
