Groundbreaking neuro-rehabilitation centre Reconnections has strengthened its interdisciplinary team with the appointment of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practitioner, Donald Graham.
Donald’s appointment further expands Reconnections’ team which includes neuro occupational therapists, neuro physiotherapists, neuro speech and language therapists, neuro psychologists and rehabilitation coaches.
The team works collaboratively to deliver individual plans for participants on their rehabilitation journey.
Welcoming Donald to Reconnections, head of service Claire Appleton said: “Donald’s arrival as a PBS Practitioner further develops our groundbreaking cognitive and behavioural rehabilitation programme.
“Challenging behaviours are a common consequence of ABI. There is strong evidence that PBS is effective in producing positive outcomes, helping ABI survivors to communicate in a more adaptive way and increasing life opportunities.
“The response to Donald’s arrival has been very positive indeed.”
Donald said: “Reconnections is delivering outstanding clinical outcomes by combining high quality, interdisciplinary neurological care and support with outdoor activities.
“It is an exciting time to implement PBS plans for our participants as part of their wider ABI rehabilitation programme.”
Donald’s arrival comes at a time of ongoing growth for Reconnections, which also recently appointed Kelly Hodgson as client care and business development consultant to help further develop relationships for the centre with case managers, solicitors and commissioners
2022 was a breakthrough year for Reconnections with the service releasing its first evidence-based outcomes review.
Analysis of participants’ outcomes indicated:
- 100 per cent improved their ability to carry out everyday activities
- 100 per cent needed less support when they were discharged and 60 per cent have progressed onto independent living
- 100 per cent reported an improved hope for the future and an improved sense of purpose and direction in their life
- 90 per cent achieved their goals
- 80 per cent felt more empowered through greater participation and control over decisions that affect their lives.
