Treatments provided

We develop a tailored plan for each patient, after detailed assessments from relevant members of the neurorehabilitation team. Working together with you and your family or carer, if applicable, we focus on achieving goals set by you to increase your functional independence within the rehabilitation period.

In addition to individual therapy we also provide group settings to enhance functional ability, and education groups to promote knowledge.

Occupational therapists

A neurological injury or condition can lead to difficulties with movement, memory, activities of daily living activities and altered perception. Occupational therapists help you perform everyday activities such as washing, dressing and eating as well as enabling you to return to your normal hobbies and leisure activities, and returning to work . Occupational therapy may include practising everyday tasks and education as well as the use of memory aids and the provision of adaptive equipment or splints to help maintain range of movement.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy help patients regain as much mobility, muscle control and co-ordination as possible. A detailed assessment will identify the way in which the movement is being disrupted, and treatment will be based on your individual needs. For maximum benefit from physiotherapy sessions, you will need to practice at home while you are with us and when you are discharged. Treatment may include specific programmes to help with posture or mobility, pain management and the provision of splints or ankle foot orthoses that may help with walking.

Speech and language therapy

A neurological injury or long-term condition can cause damage to those parts of the brain which control the ability to communicate and to swallow. A speech and language therapist will analyse the type and combination of communication and/or swallowing problems. They will work with you to improve your skills and to find ways round your difficulties. Whilst some of these resolve well with treatment and support, others are long lasting. Most, however, can be improved with specialist help and advice.

The above services are provided at our Broad Green centre, in the patient’s home or can be within the community in places such as leisure centres or on public transport.

Clinical psychology service

The clinical psychology service is available at the Broad Green centre and occasionally in patients’ homes. It aims to help people with neurological conditions to manage any problems they may be experiencing. It offers assessment, advice and developing strategies around memory, concentration and problem solving, and help with a range of emotional difficulties experienced due to your condition.