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1 East of England Trauma Network East of England Directory of Rehabilitation Services Edition 2 November 2014

2 Directory of Rehabilitation Services and On-Going Care Providers East of England Trauma Network does not necessarily endorse or recommend any service listed and no liability for accuracy of information can be accepted. This Directory is not exhaustive, and is correct (based on returns from services) as of 20 TH September Additional information will continue to be collected and added to future editions. Services are commissioned either by the NHS or private funding arrangements, and referrers should contact the service to clarify their individual funding mechanism. Surviving Major trauma

3 Organisations/services are responsible for updating their own information annually, or earlier if there are changes. The template below should be returned to The Trauma network office will contact the services annually to prompt them to complete the template, however if it is not returned the service will not feature in the updated edition of the directory. Contact Telephone Number 1

4 Directory Contents Pages: Services based in Bedfordshire 4-8 Services based in Cambridgeshire Services based in Essex Services based in Hertfordshire Services based in Norfolk Services based in Suffolk Services based outside the East of England Please note that the base of the service is not indicative of the area that the service covers many have a wider catchment area. Each service provider has colour coding which identifies the specialist areas in which they provide care as per the key below: KEY TO COLOUR CODING OF PAGES Yellow = services Pink = Paediatric (Children) Green = Amputee Blue = injury Orange = (Physical) Disability Red = Spinal cord injury Purple = Tracheostomy/ventilator care 2

5 Services based in Bedfordshire 3

6 Disability Bedfordshire Acquired Injury Service Bedfordshire Acquired Injury Service The Acquired Injury (ABI) Service has been developed to enable access to specialist rehabilitation for adults with complex needs following an acquired brain injury, whilst ensuring other health, psychological and social care needs are addressed. The service aims to provide rehabilitation to enable individuals to achieve their optimum recovery and potential following a severe acquired brain injury and associated physical disability where present. South Essex Partnership Trust Disability Resource Centre, Poynters Road, Dunstable LU5 4TP Contact Telephone Number Health-Services/Acquired--Injury.aspx Helen Thomas helen.thomas@sept.nhs.uk NHS Dependent on clinical need. Episodes of rehabilitation can be extended across the recovery pathway as individual needs change. The Acquired Injury Service is a county wide service offering timely, person centred rehabilitation from the onset of injury onwards through the recovery pathway. The service is offered to individuals whose needs are complex and cannot be met by local services. This is achieved through assessment and identification of clinical need. Service is delivered at two levels: - 1) Case management, linking in with commissioning functions. Placement with a wide range of providers is facilitated and managed by the team on behalf of NHS Bedfordshire. 2) Community rehabilitation, where possible episodes of rehabilitation closer to home are provided including multi-disciplinary interventions and co-ordination with other support services Exclusions from the service include people who are acute medically unstable, have a currently unmanaged psychiatric disorder or who are engaging in the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Exclusion also includes congenital disorders, progressive conditions and learning disabilities (as defined by IQ or onset of ABI during childhood). Registered with Bedfordshire GP (county wide) Phone : Fax: abisbeds@sept.nhs.uk 4

7 Headway Bedford Headway Bedford Provides a supportive and stimulating environment for adults who have an acquired brain injury, including strokes and brain tumours. n/a Headway House, Bedford Health Village, Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2NT Contact Telephone Number Chris Batten, Chief Executive Officer mail@headwaybedford.org.uk Charity working closely with NHS High Level Service Description The wide range of services promotes rehabilitation/enablement helping our clients to build on their existing skills (cognitive, physical, social and emotional) and in turn increase their confidence and self-esteem. Headway Bedford provides continued rehabilitation/enablement for clients living at home, where they may have received a period of rehabilitation from visiting health professionals, and are now ready to engage with activities outside home. The model delivers a transition service between home and the rest of the community during which there is increased emphasis on personal choice; encouraging confidence and developing independence. The active presence of the many different types of people at the centre - staff, volunteers, other clients enables practise of skills learned in a safe environment, guided and supplemented by professional therapists and key workers. While attending Headway, clients will be encouraged, supported and enabled to engage in activities which help them keep focussed on increasing their ability to function purposefully in the rest of the community. The service is a blend of services delivered by health professionals (OT, speech therapy, physiotherapy) and other staff and volunteers with a variety of backgrounds and experience. This provides clients with access to a range of diverse services under one roof to enable their recovery. It includes an educational focus which allows clients to learn new skills, including introduction to leisure opportunities such as digital photography, art, pottery and cookery. Must be capable of making progress and not have behaviour which is a danger to themselves or others. Bedfordshire 5

8 Disability The Old Village School Nursing Home The Old Village School Nursing Home Nursing care and rehabilitation. The Old Village School is a specialist nursing home, dealing with adults with complex needs, neurological patients for long term care and rehabilitation. n/a Bedford Road, Marston Mortaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0ND Contact Telephone Number Alice McCauley, Matron/Manager oldvillageschool@aol.com Private The Woburn: A unit for young adults who are suffering from neurological disorders and physical disabilities. The Knebworth: For people who require general nursing care, rehabilitation or convalescence. For adults only (over 18s). UK Call

9 Disability Park House - Bedford (Christchurch Group) Park House Park House delivers assessment and rehabilitation for adults with a spectrum of neurological conditions, in particular acquired brain injury. Provides longer term support for individuals with physical disability as a result of complex neurological conditions who require on-going rehabilitation to maintain their level of functioning. As result of injury, individuals may also present with complex physical health conditions that require specialist input from the multidisciplinary team. n/a Park House, 28 St Andrew s Road, Bedford, MK40 2LW Contact Telephone Number Tina Colley tcolley@christchurchgroup.co.uk Private Park House supports individuals who exhibit challenging/inappropriate behaviour and complex physical disorders as a result of their condition, within a community setting. The full multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to regulate and reduce episodes of challenging behaviours; and supports residents to develop emotional and social information processing strategies to enhance techniques for effective behaviour change. Complex physical conditions associated with injury are also carefully monitored and treated effectively. Park House offers a structured care pathway to enable us to support individuals throughout each stage of their rehabilitation. There is a range of accommodation to support each resident s level of physical ability and independence, including individual en-suite bedrooms, transitional bedsits and an independent living flat. Park House provides a wide range of rehabilitation programmes, including: cognitive rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, individualised neuro-behavioural programmes, daily living skills, vocational rehabilitation, support in expanding educational opportunities, improving and enhancing social skills, positive risk management, improving communication skills, enhancing psychological well-being including emotional adjustment, financial management and budgeting. Only for patients with cognitive, functional, physical and behavioural challenges following traumatic brain injury or other neurological condition. National Please contact Group Referrals Manager Racheal Chamberlain on to arrange an initial assessment. 7

10 Disability Paediatric Road Victims Trust Contact Telephone Number Road Victims Trust Support for adults and children affected by fatal /life-changing road collisions None 146 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8BH Frances Bourne, Co-ordinator Charity Emotional and practical support following fatal or life changing road collisions (e.g. resulting in brain injury or complex physical disability). Weekly free, confidential, emotional support by home visit or telephone. Support at inquests and court hearings. If outside catchment area, telephone support only. Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Hertfordshire. Self-referral and agency referral, by telephone or 8

11 Services based in Cambridgeshire 9

12 Trache Spinal Disability Amputee Askham Court and Askham Place Askham Court and Askham Place Neurological Rehabilitation (including Injury) n/a 13 Benwick Road, Doddington, Cambs PE15 0TX Contact Telephone Number Aliyyah-Begum Nasser Private Askham Court is a rehabilitation unit for patients with highly complex physical disability needs from traumatic injury including spinal cord injury or traumatic amputation, and for patients with complex Cognitive and Behavioural Problem as a result of trauma, brain injury. We provide a range of therapies including Physio, OT, SLT, Hydro, Psychology, and Medical alongside our daily activities, nursing, and care services. Askham Place is a home for young people with Long term neurological conditions causing physical disability, who seek to maintain as much function as possible as their condition evolves. Askham Court and Askham Place are equipped, staffed, skilled and trained to work with patients whose primary needs are for highly complex physical care, including tracheostomy/ventilation, very complex spasticity, prolonged disorders of consciousness, and who require specialist medical and complex therapy interventions. Also patients whose primary needs are for moderately severe cognitive and behavioural management and rehabilitation. These include moderately severe challenging behaviours that present moderate risk, those requiring close monitoring and part time 1:1 supervision, who present with neuropsychiatric issues and require the design and delivery of structured rehabilitation or management programmes. Askham Court and Askham Place are not secure units so if severe challenging behaviour is deemed to be a risk to other residents we would not admit. National Referrals accepted from hospitals, complex case teams, CCGs, insurance companies, case management organisations, private individuals and others. 10

13 Paediatric Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation The Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Specialist assessment and neuropsychological rehabilitation for children with an acquired, non-progressive brain injury as a result of an accident, injury, illness or other condition. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) Heron Court, Ida Darwin, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EE Contact Telephone Number Dr Fergus Gracey, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist j.cahill@nhs.net NHS For children and young people with an acquired brain injury. They may struggle with memory, concentration, speech, emotion, behaviour, learning, friendships etc. The out-patient, community-based specialist team is trained to support children and families, including adjustment to the consequences of brain injury. The service: adapts to meet every child's specific needs to help them achieve the goals that are most important to them provides a specialist assessment of learning, communication, social, practical and thinking skills helps everyone to understand the often confusing changes that can occur after brain injury is available to school staff and others, to support children and young people in managing specific challenges provides the vital link between hospitals or specialist in-patient rehabilitation centres, and community and school support services recommends how to practise specific thinking skills and strategies for managing tasks or activities provides training packages aims to help everyone to make the most of their own skills and resources. Young people over 16 yrs not in full time education Referrals across the East of England. Outside Cambridgeshire, this is subject to funding approval from the relevant area. We accept referrals from NHS organisations and other sources, including GPs, medical professionals, primary care and community teams, case managers and solicitors via personal injury claims. 11

14 Disability Community Injury Team Peterborough Community Injury Team Supports adults who have had a brain injury, and their families. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust City Care Centre, Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6DB Contact Telephone Number ough/injury/tabid/1484/language/en-us/default.aspx Dr Lizzie Doherr, Chartered Clinical Neuropsychologist ccscommunications@ccs.nhs.uk NHS High Level Service Description A small interdisciplinary team working with people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury or other non-progressive neurological conditions such as meningitis, encephalitis etc. The team looks at the impact of the condition on people's everyday life in terms of physical disability, cognitive and communication problems, assessing their emotional adjustment and vocational support if they are employed. The team works closely with the local GP's and has links with local hospitals. Discharge occurs following negotiation with the client once their goals have been achieved. Anyone under the age of 16, individuals with significant alcohol and/or drug use issues, individuals unable to actively engage in the rehabilitation process. Greater Peterborough Appropriate referrals accepted from any source, including self-referral to the team. 12

15 Disability Community Integrated Neuro rehabilitation Services - East Cambs and Fenland Community Integrated Neuro rehabilitation Services- East Cambs and Fenland Community Neuro Rehabilitation service for adults with physical disability as a result of neurological conditions including acquired brain injury Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust North Cambridgeshire Hospital, The Park, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AB AND Doddington Community Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG AND Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN Contact Telephone Number Sam Yovan lead neuro physio Lisa Johnson lead neuro OT [County Manager is Andrew Bateman] sam.yovan@nhs.net NHS Prioritisation is based on client s needs and urgency. Classified into P1 (Urgent) - to be seen within 72 hours where specialised therapy intervention can prevent a hospital admission or a breakdown of the home situation. Also for patients being discharged from hospital where they need urgent follow up to continue specialised rehabilitation. P2 (High Priority)- to be seen within 3-12 working days due to a sudden change or reduction in their functional ability and they may improve quickly with specialised therapy intervention. P3 (Routine) - non-urgent, usually seen within 4 18 weeks: Clients who are coping but are likely to benefit from specialised therapeutic intervention to improve independence and maintain their quality of life. Under 18 years - unable to benefit from specialist rehabilitation East Cambs and Fenland Initial referrals accepted electronically or by telephone to call centre, and with paper referrals, they are directed to the single point of access at Doddington Hospital. 13

16 Trache Spinal Disability Amputee Eagle Wood Neurological Care Centre Eagle Wood Neurological Care Centre Eagle Wood is comprised of differing neurological care units for adults. Each unit provides a distinct care model catering for different aspects of neurological nursing needs; including long term neurological conditions, neuro-rehabilitation and complex care. n/a Bretton Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. PE3 8AQ Contact Telephone Number Dara Ní Ghadhra Dara.nighadra@pjcare.co.uk Private Progressive neurological conditions with complex healthcare needs Traumatic and Acquire Injuries that require short and long term neurology rehabilitation Spinal cord injury patients Amputees requiring rehabilitation Physical disability Requiring high dependency specialised nursing care Residents with tracheostomies or on NiPPI ventilators can be supported. The highly skilled multi-disciplinary team work with our residents and their family, the NHS and neuro specialists to create and continually review personalised care programmes and care prescriptions based on the individual s changing needs. over 18 years of age only UK Contact Angie Russell on or angie.russell@pjcare.co.uk 14

17 Trache Spinal Disability Eden View Contact Telephone Number Eden View s with neurological rehabilitation needs/ complex neurological conditions and associated physical disabilities n/a Bottisham, Cambridgeshire CB25 9BB edenview@swantoncare.com Sujamole Mathai Sujamole.mathai@swantoncare.com PRIVATE Care and support is provided to ten individuals that require nursing care due to a neurological condition, including traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury. The unit has piped oxygen and suction enabling support for patients with a tracheostomy or requiring mechanical ventilation. Learning disability East of England and Midlands Hospitals, continuing care teams, self 15

18 Disability Evelyn Community Head Injury Service Evelyn Community Head Injury Service Community Neurorehabilitation for adults after traumatic brain injury Cambridge Community Services The Old Chapel and Davison House, Brookfields Hospital, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF Contact Telephone Number Part of CCS on: Dr Judith Allanson, Evelyn Consultant in Neuro-Rehabilitation NHS The service aims to help people make as good a recovery as possible after a head Injury, by offering them information, advice, support, specialised assessment and rehabilitation interventions, using the following: a. individual holistic assessments to define client centred, goal directed, bespoke rehabilitation plans b. one-to-one therapy sessions in NHS settings or at home or work, as appropriate c. client groups, run weekly for 5-10 weeks each ( e.g. on brain injury information, fatigue management, cognitive strategies) d. co-ordination of multi-agency case conferences; e. working with families and carers ( including carer training and family workshops) f. close working with employers to support return to work g. providing a forum for multi-agency discussion of people presenting with complex situations after brain injury h. annual reviews. The clinical team includes a Consultant in Neurorehabilitation, a Clinical Psychologist, an Assistant Psychologist, a Speech & Language Therapist, and an Occupational Therapist. The team work very closely with Headway Cambridgeshire, the Oliver Zangwill Centre, Ely, the locality community rehabilitation teams throughout Cambridgeshire, and The Physical & Sensory Disability Team at the County Council. Those under 18 years old and non-traumatic brain injury Cambridgeshire People should be referred by their GP in writing to Box 120, Addenbrookes, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, they will then be seen in neurotrauma outpatients clinic by Dr Allanson at Addenbrookes before initial assessment in ECHIS is arranged 16

19 Disability Fen House - Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) Fen House Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) Fen House is a specialist residential centre that provides assessment and continuing rehabilitation with specialist care and support for adults with an acquired brain injury. The Disabilities Trust Fen House, 143 Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1SD Contact Telephone Number ww.birt.co.uk/fenhouse Denise O Brien, Service Manager fh@birt.co.uk/ denise.obrien@thedtgroup.org Charity Treatment at Fenn House aims to improve the quality of life and maximise independence for people who have experienced physical disability, cognitive, behavioural and emotional difficulties following brain injury. This is achieved through intensive residential assessment and treatment, specialist on-going rehabilitation, outreach and day programmes. The programmes are delivered by a full clinical team and a team of rehabilitation support workers. The clinical team disciplines are neuro-physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and clinical psychology. The rehabilitation programmes include direct therapy from the clinical team as needed. The clinical team have also developed group treatment programmes which service users attend if related to their goals, for example, understanding brain injury, memory group, and exercise group. Community access is a central focus of both programmes, where service users are supported to implement their treatment in community-based settings. Leisure-based groups also feature in the programme, for example, art, baking, computer skills, and service users also have goals to achieve within these groups. Service only for adults over 18 years of age with acquired brain injury. UK Referrals are generally made by the treating consultant clinician and NHS commissioning departments but can be made by GP s, Independent Case Managers and Social Service departments by telephone or . 17

20 Paediatric Headway Cambridgeshire Headway Cambridgeshire Provision of neuro social rehabilitation and re-ablement, together with information, advice, support and social inclusion for adults and children with a brain injury or other neurological condition. n/a Block 10, Ida Darwin, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn CB21 5EE Contact Telephone Number Mary Goode, Chief Executive info@headway-cambs.org.uk Charity Headway Cambridgeshire provides goal-led structured support at hubs in Cambridge, Huntingdon and Peterborough, as well as in clients own homes. In addition to the structured support, Headway also provides social inclusion opportunities such as gardening, bowling clubs, pubs, youth groups and access to our tutor led sessions, for instance the gym and art. Clients have access to counselling and to Headway s own Art Therapist and also Occupational Therapist, supporting all clients towards more independence and self-management, wherever it is appropriate. Alongside the structured and less structured activities, Headway s staff are able to provide information, advice, emotional support and mentoring for clients as well as supporting their families and carers. An important element of Headway s remit is to provide Understanding Injury workshops and other training opportunities for all groups including clients, families, schools, probation and police services, raising awareness about brain injury. The desired outcomes for all clients are personal progression, reablement, social inclusion and also friendship. Services provided only for those with a traumatic or acquired brain injury, or other neurological conditions. Cambridgeshire 18

21 Trache Spinal Disability Amputee J2 Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation, Addenbrookes Hospital J2 RAAR Short Stay (up to 28 days) In-patient neurorehabilitation for adults Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ Contact Telephone Number OR Dr Fahim Anwar, Consultant in Rehabilitation NHS In-patient neurorehab after acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury or complex physical disability, including traumatic amputation. J2 can accommodate patients with tracheostomies, and those patients in post traumatic amnesia (PTA) people unable to participate in therapy; children under age of 16 years. East of England By telephone, or in writing to Dr Anwar 19

22 Spinal Disability Amputee Lewin Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, Addenbrookes Hospital Lewin NRU In-patient neurorehabilitation for adults Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ Contact Telephone Number Dr Judith Allanson, Dr Stephen Kirker and Dr Fahim Anwar, Consultants in Rehabilitation NHS In-patient neurorehab after acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury or complex physical disability, including traumatic amputation. People unable to participate in therapy; children under age of 16 years. Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Other areas of the East of England by individual CCG funding agreement By telephone, or in writing to the consultants 20

23 Trache Spinal Disability Amputee Ness M Care Services Ness M Care Services The service is offered to adults living with physical disabilities, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injuries, amputees and tracheostomy N/A 110 Swale Avenue, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, PE4 7GT Contact Telephone Number Jackie Moyo info@nessmcareservices.co.uk Private Organisation Service are offered for as long as needed to remain independent at the service user s home and are tailor made to suit individual care need or support needs. Services range from: Live in care 24 hour care, care organised into shift patterns Night care Day care must consist of at least 5 hours at a time Respite care Not for patients under 18 years Not patients who are ventilator dependent Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire Rutland & Leicestershire Professional, self, family or friend Care is only offered subject to a full care needs assessment and the assessment of the environment of care premises by our Nurse. 21

24 Disability Neuro Rehabilitation Team - Huntingdon Neuro Rehabilitation Team - Huntingdon Community Neuro Rehabilitation service for adults with physical disability as a result of long term neurological conditions including acquired brain injury Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Rehabilitation Unit, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT Contact Telephone Number Charlie Dorer- Team Lead. Steph O Connell- Area Lead charlie.dorer@nhs.net stephanie.o connell@nhs.net NHS Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service delivered in the Huntingdon locality by a dedicated neuro team, which includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation assistants and speech and language therapy. For people post stroke there is also a family support service with psychology in-put. The team also has close working links with the Evelyn Community Head Injury Service and Oliver Zangwill Centre. The team work on an out-patient and domiciliary basis depending on the goal of the client. This may include working in one-to-one sessions or in groups. We also link with other agencies to facilitate activities in the community, were possible, and develop social networks. Under 18 - unable to benefit from specialist rehabilitation People with a Huntingdonshire GP Via GP/Hospital Consultant or other health care professional. Via Huntingdon Single Point of Access ADMIN TEL: FAX: CCS-TR.Communityrehabhunts@nhs.net Can self-refer if seen by the Huntingdon Neuro Rehab Team in the past. 22

25 Spinal Disability Amputee Papworth Trust Papworth Trust Rehabilitation Rehabilitation services for acquired disability following trauma, accident or ill health. Upper Pendrill Court, Papworth Everard, Cambs. CB23 3UY Contact Telephone Number Marilyn Sycamore Private Papworth Trust Rehabilitation provides a BioPsychoSocial model of rehabilitation We specialise in working with people who have an acquired disability as a result of trauma, accident or ill-health and work with injuries including brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, musculoskeletal injuries, multiple traumas and chronic pain. We provide fast, professional and independent assessments for the rehabilitation needs of injured adults of working age. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals work to support the client to aid recovery, increase independence and to consider vocational options. The service that is suited will be goal-orientated and be dependent on the severity of the injury, the amount of rehabilitation or recovery already made and the service that fits client s personal circumstances. Under 18 years at time of referral. Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk. By phone on By fax on By at rehab@papworthtrust.org.uk 23

26 Disability Priory Hospital The Priory Hospital St Neots The delivery of rehabilitation, continuing and end of life care pathways to adults presenting with challenging behaviours and complex neuropsychiatric and physical disability needs, resulting from: Acquired brain injuries, including stroke and trauma Neurodegenerative conditions, including early onset Dementia, Korsakoff s Syndrome and Huntington s Disease. N/A Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA Contact Telephone Number Dr Tim Howard, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Richard Ball, Hospital Director timhoward@priorygroup.com richardball@priorygroup.com Private The hospital provides rehabilitation, continuing and end of life, managing a range of behavioural and neuropsychiatric disorders in four controlled access and gender specific wards. Patients may be admitted and their needs met informally, under DoLS or the Mental Health Act. Underlying all care, there remains a clear focus on privacy, dignity and quality of life. Patient care is managed by a full MDT, including the local GP, RMNs and RGNs, and a range of therapeutic disciplines. Under the supervision of the hospital s physical healthcare coordinator, nursing staff and specialist therapists manage the needs of patients with severe mobility and feeding problems. Discharge planning begins on admission. As a result, length of stay will vary according to the placement objectives. There is an emphasis on SMART goal setting an individualised goal setting, encouraging patient involvement, independence and autonomy. Progress towards goals is closely monitored in a range of areas. The hospital only accepts patients aged 18 years and over. Although locked, the hospital does not provide a service to patients requiring a low or medium secure environment. The service does not provide for individuals requiring tracheostomy or ventilation or that have a low awareness state. The hospital will consider for admission patients with personality disorder and learning disability, but not where these disorders are the primary diagnosis. East of England, East Midlands and London Referrals into the service can be made directly by any health service professional and funding may be provided by the NHS, social services, solicitors, the individual or any private medical insurance company. 24

27 Disability Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall, Day Services Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall, Day Services Neurological day services for adults with physical disability or brain injury n/a Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6LW Contact Telephone Number Hospice/Services/Neurology-day-service Johanne Hazell, Day Services Manager Charity Activity based day service offering a wide range of recreational activities/therapies provided both at Thorpe Hall and in the local community, some of which include activities such as swimming, exercise, hydrotherapy, yoga, complementary therapy and gardening. The service emphasises the importance of social inclusion, personalisation, building of self-confidence, self-esteem, rehabilitation and respite care for those people accessing our service. Children up to 17 years old Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Fenland, Leicestershire, Rutland and nearby areas of Northamptonshire. Self-referral, or referral by healthcare professionals, by completing the Thorpe Hall referral form: Hospice/Get-in-touch 25

28 Services based in Essex 26

29 Injury Services Essex Elm Cottage (Partnerships in Care) Injury Services Essex - Elm Cottage (Partnerships in Care) Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation provision in the community for adults n/a Elm Cottage, 7 Lucerne Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YB Contact Telephone Number Donna Patrick info@partnershipsincare.co.uk Private Injury Services (BIS) Essex Elm Cottage is community based rehabilitation house for informal patients. BIS Elm Cottage focuses on increased social engagement through the provision of a graded independence programme. The programme enables patients to practice daily living skills in order prepare for a successful and sustainable discharge home or into a suitable long term community placement. The rehabilitation programme is provided using time-lined and goal defined individual treatment programmes. Patients at BIS Elm Cottage are supported by a full team of rehabilitation workers and the service has access to a full multi-disciplinary team which consists of Psychiatry, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy which is provided to individual patients on a needs basis. Admission criteria is as follows: Assessment only placements A 3 month assessment to ascertain the most suitable treatment and discharge pathway for a patient (whether this would be within BIS or not) Rehabilitation using time-lined goal defined individual treatment programmes. Behaviour stabilisation programmes for patients with challenging behaviour also using time-lined, goal defined individual treatment programmes. Over 18 only national Make a referral:

30 Injury Services Essex - Elm House (Partnerships in Care) Injury Services Essex - Elm House (Partnerships in Care) Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation provision in the community for adults n/a Elm House, 192 Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AH Contact Telephone Number Donna Patrick info@partnershipsincare.co.uk Private Injury Services (BIS) Essex Elm House is community based rehabilitation house for informal patients. BIS Elm House focuses on increased social engagement through the provision of a graded independence programme. The programme enables patients to practice daily living skills in order prepare for a successful and sustainable discharge home or into a suitable long term community placement. The rehabilitation programme is provided using time-lined and goal defined individual treatment programmes. Patients at BIS Elm House are supported by a full team of rehabilitation workers and the service has access to a full multi-disciplinary team which consists of Psychiatry, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy which is provided to individual patients on a needs basis.. Admission criteria is as follows: Assessment only placements A 3 month assessment to ascertain the most suitable treatment and discharge pathway for a patient (whether this would be within BIS or not) Rehabilitation using time-lined goal defined individual treatment programmes. Behaviour stabilisation programmes for patients with challenging behaviour also using time-lined, goal defined individual treatment programmes. Over 18 only adult Make a referral:

31 Injury Services Essex Elm Park (Partnerships in Care) Injury Services Essex Elm Park (Partnerships in Care) Specialist neuro-rehabilitation provision for adult men n/a Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7RT Contact Telephone Number Rebecca Cosstick, Unit Manager Private Injury Services Essex Elm Park is a locked rehabilitation hospital for detained and informal male patients. BIS Essex has a full multidisciplinary team which consists of Psychiatry, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing and Rehabilitation workers. Admission criteria are as follows: Assessment only placements A 3-month assessment to ascertain the most suitable treatment and discharge pathway for a patient (whether this would be within BIS or not). Rehabilitation using time-lined goal defined individual treatment programmes. Behaviour stabilisation programmes for patients with challenging behaviour also using time-lined, goal defined individual treatment programmes. Only for male patients national Make a referral:

32 Disability Enable Care Sewardstone Sewardstone Close Specialist service for adults with an acquired brain injury and neuro conditions and resulting physical disability n/a 1 Sewardstone Close, Sewardstone Road, Chingford. E4 7RG Contact Telephone Number Glenda Barker, Senior Home Manager info@enablecare.co.uk Private Offers placements for a variety of needs. These include long term residential and nursing care for clients with complex needs. Slow stream rehabilitation for clients who need to build on their existing skills in a more homely environment Maintenance programmes for clients requiring ongoing support after their acute rehabilitation phase, to ensure that they maintain any gains they have previously made in rehabilitation Interim placements for clients who require specialist care before moving into a home on their own Respite placements for clients who require support from our team on a short term basis Caring for clients with low levels of consciousness. Caring for and managing clients with seizure activity PEG Care Under 18 years tracheostomy National Contact Jane Heath jane.heath@enablecare.co.uk /

33 Headway Essex Headway Essex s who have an acquired brain injury n/a 2 Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JD Contact Telephone Number Joanna Wright, Chief Executive Officer dayservice@headwayessex.org.uk or communitysupport@headwayessex.org.uk Charity Headway Essex provides care, support; information and advice for people who have acquired a brain injury and this may be through road traffic collisions, violence / assaults, sporting activities, illness or disease and work related incidents. Support is given in two ways; Day opportunities through the Headway Centre in Colchester, where rehabilitation activities take place within the centre and in the community. These activities are designed to help people rebuild their lives after the devastating effects of brain injury. Through Headway Essex Community Support Service which provides telephone support, information on the different aspects of brain injury, support groups, training for carers, specialist literature, home and hospital visits and educational talks. Only cares for adults who have acquired a brain injury. Essex For Community Support Service: Tel Fax communitysupport@headwayessex.org.uk OR write to us at Headway Essex, Community Support Services, 58b Head Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1PB For community support: 31

34 Disability The Tabor Centre The Tabor Centre Enabling and caring for physically impaired adults n/a Tabor Centre, Weavers Park, Courtauld Road, tree, Essex, CM7 9BT Contact Telephone Number Anthea Cooper, Manager Private Enabling and providing daytime care severely disabled adults per week; providing respite for their full-time family carers. The ultimate aims are rehabilitation to enable patients to live a fulfilled life within their family and local community, and for their carers to have a better quality of life. Provides fully accessible transport to collect members and take them home. Employs professional dedicated carers, therapists and drivers. Runs courses and activities which support members in relating to others in a group, and in making friends. Gives people more confidence to be independent in making choices about their lifestyle, work, and participating in today's society as equals. Provides hot home-made midday meals. For severely disabled adults only. North Essex New members are referred from a range of professional bodies i.e. Social Services, G.P s, Community Matrons, etc. 32

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36 Trache Spinal Disability Gardens & Jacob Neuro Centre Gardens & Jacob Neuro Centre Caters for adults with complex neurological conditions. n/a High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 0HH Contact Telephone Number Mrs Rita McCarthy, General Manager; Mrs Rita Applin, Clinical Services Lead Private organisation The Gardens & Jacob Centres are specialised nursing homes providing complex care, disability management and slow stream rehabilitation [on site multi-disciplinary team] for neurological injury, brain injury, spinal conditions and the tracheostomy and ventilated patient. Also offers respite care. For over 18s only. UK General enquiries can be made to Referrals are made to the centre in paper form, or fax. 34

37 Headway Hertfordshire Headway Hertfordshire Supporting those affected by brain injury, their carers and their families. N/A 30 Campus Five, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 2JF Contact Telephone Number Karyn Jones, Chief Executive Officer Charity Headway Hertfordshire aims to enable adults with brain injuries and their carers to cope with their life changes and move forward to achieve their best possible outcomes. The team work with our clients at one of the centres, in their own home, or on the phone. Headway Hertfordshire s mission is to ensure that every individual affected by brain injury across the county has equal access to information, services and support, whenever they are needed, so that they lead the best lives they can. services include: Information and advice Help to claim benefits Self-help materials Training Workshops Rehabilitation Counselling Advocacy CogMed a computer based exercise programme A range of social activities Only for those affected by an acquired brain injury, their carers and their families. Hertfordshire Our team welcome all referrals by phone or 35

38 Spinal Disability Helping Hands Helping Hands Hourly visiting service and Live in care for adults with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and their associated physical disabilities n/a First Floor, Claverton House, 2 Harpenden Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AB Contact Telephone Number or www. helpinghands.co.uk Karen Jackson Karen.jackson@helpinghands.co.uk Private Helping Hands offer a full continuum of care from 30 mins to full time Live In care, which allows the person to stay at home in familiar and relaxed surroundings with an assessed level of one-to-one support. Embracing personal care, housekeeping and companionship, it is a direct alternative to residential care that empowers the person to retain control and independence. Care is delivered to meet the customer s personal needs and wishes, following an individually designed support plan that is put together by one of our local assessors in conjunction with family or those who are familiar with existing routines and needs. Care is designed to meet existing preferences for meals and eating times, naps and hobbies, as well as established medication and care routines. As needs change, the one-to-one care has the flexibility to evolve. 18 and over only England and Wales Direct 36

39 Spinal Paediatric neurokinex neurokinex neurokinex is an outpatient rehabilitation centre for adults and children with spinal cord injuries N/A Axis 2, Rhodes Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4YW Contact Telephone Number Jo Godfrey Chief Executive Community Interest Company neurokinex provides exercise-based rehabilitation for traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injuries, and other neurological conditions on a case by case basis. Must have full or partial paralysis caused by a neurological condition. Not available without formal consent from a GP to take part in physical activity and exercise. National Self-referral via website, telephone or 37

40 Spinal Prime Physio - Specialist Therapy Centre Prime Physio - Specialist Neuro Therapy Centre Specialist Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre for adults with all Neurological conditions N/A B5 Beech House, Melbourn Science Park, Melbourn, SG8 6HB Contact Telephone Number / / Physiotherapy Andrew Galbraith MCSP MLACP info@primephysio.co.uk Private Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation for the treatment and management of Spinal Cord Injury /Stroke/MS/Parkinson s and all other neurological conditions. Assessment and treatment with Functional Electrical Stimulation. Specialist Hand Therapy for Stroke and Injury. UK Centre for Exo-Skeleton Technology (Ekso Bionics). None East Anglia. Travel & Accommodation can be arranged for National and International Clients. Self Referral, Consultant, Case Manager and GP. 38

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42 Beeshaw Care Ltd s with Acquired Injury 81 Norwich Road, Salhouse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6QQ Contact Telephone Number Jane Shaw - RMN info@beeshawcareltd.co.uk Private Providing individual person centred approach to care, in three different units. Clients who come to the service are met by a staff ratio of never more than three clients to every one staff member. The programme is assessed and reviewed regularly, incorporating all the client s spiritual, emotional, physical and psychological needs, while respecting dignity and choice. Each client has an allocated key worker to support them with their care plan, liaising with family and friends as required. All clients are encouraged and supported to foster and maintain links with the local community with outings and visits arranged None National Please enquire via telephone number above 40

43 Trache Spinal Disability Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services neurological rehabilitation Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services - neurological rehabilitation Level 1 service for rehabilitation of adults after neurological illness and injury Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services Caroline House Colman Hospital Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2PJ Contact Telephone Number Deborah Wooller ccsrs.referrals@nhs.net NHS Caroline House is a 20-bedded unit with ready access to local shops and facilities to promote social re-integration catering for adults aged 18+. Patients are provided with holistic, patient-centred specialist neurological rehabilitation care and support. The service aims to help people with complex neurological disabilities caused by acquired brain damage, spinal cord injury and complex stroke, to develop the knowledge and skills needed for physical, cognitive, psychological and social function. Caroline House is also able to care for patients with a tracheostomy. The multi-disciplinary team is made up of 3 Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, rehabilitation nurses with access to dietetic services and pharmacy support. Service users who are medically unstable East of England Via acute hospital treating clinicians GP and AHP referrals Referrals via phone or referral letter Referrals address as above 41