A specialist Norfolk neurorehabilitation centre supporting adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions is set to close after demand declined.
CareTech has begun the managed closure of the All Hallows Neuro-Rehabilitation Service in Ditchingham, near Bungay, saying falling demand has made the facility unsustainable.
The provider said the decision was not related to the quality of care at the service, which supports adults with acquired brain injuries and other complex neurological conditions.
A CareTech spokeswoman said: “This has been a difficult decision.
“All Hallows has a strong reputation for providing high-quality specialist care, and the decision is not related to the quality of support provided by our dedicated colleagues.”
CareTech said referrals had fallen significantly over several years and efforts to attract new patients and adapt the service model had not reversed the trend.
The spokeswoman added: “Our priority now is to support the people who use the service, their families and our colleagues through this transition.
“We will work closely with commissioners, families and healthcare professionals to identify appropriate future support arrangements for each individual, with particular sensitivity given to those with complex health needs and those receiving end-of-life care.
“We are also committed to supporting affected colleagues through consultation and by exploring alternative roles within CareTech wherever possible.”
The phased closure process is expected to conclude in mid-October.
All Hallows, based on Station Road in Ditchingham, is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a neurological rehabilitation service.
It provides specialist residential rehabilitation for adults aged 18 and over with brain injuries, including conditions caused by stroke, trauma, tumours and Parkinson’s disease.
Set within an acre of gardens, the centre has facilities including a physiotherapy gym, an occupational therapy training kitchen and a wheelchair-accessible sensory garden.
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