Community neuro rehab
Starting Parkinson’s rehabilitation within a year of diagnosis was associated with longer survival in a recent nationwide study. Delaying rehabilitation was linked to progressively higher mortality risk across all disability levels, including among people without functional impairment, the South Korean study found. The researchers said the findings “indicate that the survival benefit of timely rehabilitation [...]
By Rowan Morgan-Ruffley Rehabilitation does not stop when a therapy session ends. For someone rebuilding their life following a brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation or other complex condition, much of the real work of rehabilitation happens at home and in the community. It happens when someone tries to prepare a meal, get back [...]
When Tilly had a sudden stroke, ordinary young-adult life suddenly felt out of reach. Her story shows how specialist, technology-enabled community neurorehabilitation can turn clinical progress into something more personal: work, friendships, freedom and a way back to herself. By Resilience Neuro Specialists, Warwickshire “Having a stroke at 19 isn’t the most interesting thing about [...]
The slow-stream rehabilitation Nathan received at National Care Group’s Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation in Rochdale after a motorcycle accident empowered his determination to achieve greater independence, rebuild lost skills, and get back to doing the things he loves. The person-centred progression model of support that Nathan received enabled him to achieve positive recovery outcomes, leading to [...]
By Dr Liz Acland, neuropsychologist, Cognivate Community neurorehabilitation requires complex therapy provision. Case managers must frequently coordinate comprehensive programmes involving a range of specialist therapies, such as neuropsychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy. Each clinician brings specialist knowledge, discipline-specific formulations, and professional measures of progress. However, when rehabilitation plans are developed in [...]
When Abbie Webb (32) from Gloucester sustained a spinal cord injury after what doctors believe to have been a spinal stroke, she struggled to return to her previous life. Now, six years later, she has gained a new resilience and is more active and adventurous than ever. In January 2019, Abbie had just moved into [...]
By Katy Duncanson, ILS Case Management The transition from paediatric to adult services marks an important stage in life, but for young people with complex needs, it can bring uncertainty. Support structures shift - multidisciplinary teams, coordinated care, and proactive planning, often change - and families may face fragmented and often under-resourced adult systems. Closing [...]
More than 500 children and young people with spinal cord injury will receive support thanks to £60,000 from the London Freemasons. The three-year grant has been awarded to the Back Up Trust through the Masonic Charitable Foundation, funded by Freemasons, their families and friends from across England and Wales. Every year, more than 200 children [...]
Over 100 patients with spinal conditions attended a community assessment day aimed at improving ongoing health and wellbeing ahead of future appointments and treatment. The Spinal Community Assessment Day is a collaborative pilot between The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, the Spinal Clinical Network, Everton in the Community and local community services, aimed at improving [...]
Acuity Care Group today confirmed it is now operating as acuity care, a significant milestone that reinforces its position as the UK’s leading provider of specialist and highly complex, solution-based care. By consolidating its four specialist companies - Bespoke Health & Social Care, Team Brain Injury, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Spinal Injury Support [...]
