Neuro Rehab

The neuro-rehabilitation team works with people aged 18 and above with acquired and long-term neurological conditions, helping them to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily life. 

We have been operational for the last 10 years and has looked after clients with numerous neurological conditions such as subarachnoid haemorrhages, hypoxic brain injuries, spinal injury, ventilation for clients both long term and short term, respite, behavioural problems, aggression, multiple sclerosis, Guillian Barrie, cerebral palsy and head injuries. This has equipped us with a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding.

We  are the main provider for ventilation services for patients who need longer term ventilation in the community. Often these patients are unable to go home due to complex medical reasons. For some patients it may be that they need to step down from the acute sector for a period of time before going back to the spinal injuries unit for weaning. For others it may be a long scale goal to be back in the community home. All our ventilated clients are screened by the home ventilation team as being suitable for community care before being assessed by our team.

We take patients with complex neurological conditions who are unfortunately unable to be discharged straight back home and those who will require a period of rehabilitation before transfer home or to supported living. We admit patients who are minimally conscious; those who have tracheotomies; ventilated patients and those who have complex behavioural or cognitive problems.

We are not a behavioural treatment unit, although some altered behaviour can be associated with an acquired brain injury. If clients have complex behavioural needs they would be best served by a behavioural unit such as those at our independent hospitals.

We promote and support family involvement and encourage them to offer positive feedback to the patient. The nature of many client’s injuries mean that they can forget what they were like when they arrived and what they have achieved, so this support can be invaluable. We can use visual reinforcement in the form of pictures or video to help the person see how far they have come along the rehabilitation path. Family often plays a large part in the person’s rehabilitation. We encourage them to give a comprehensive history of the person, including their likes and dislikes. This is particularly helpful initially whilst we get to know the person and learn all about them. Knowing what they were like before their injury as well as after can also be very helpful in cognitive therapy and behavioural work, helping to gain a better understanding of their likes, dislikes, needs and personality. We also provide regular interim reports and reviews involving commissioners, clients, families, nurses and members of the multidisciplinary team.