hysiotherapists are the people to advise on mobility and someone who has
not been in hospital should ask the doctor to arrange for physiotherapy to
learn the best way of moving around safely. In some districts community
physiotherapists make home visits. They will also advise the carer on how
best to give help with getting in and out of bed and down and up from chairs.
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