FOR RELATIVES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD A BRAIN INJURY
|
|
- Elaine Bailey
- 2 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 FOR RELATIVES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD A BRAIN INJURY INFORMATION SUPPORT CONTACTING SERVICES
2 CONTENTS Page Support: the relative s view 3 Information Physiotherapy 4 Psychology 5 Speech & Language Therapy 6 Psychiatry 7 Occupational Therapy 7 Social Work 8 Others 9 Some local sources of information & support The Traumatic Brain Injury Service 10 Headway, the brain injury association 10 The Stroke Association 11 The Neurological Alliance 11 Ability Northants information for carers 12 The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) 12 Some useful telephone numbers 12 Relatives Support Group information and map Back cover This leaflet has been made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Freemasons of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire. All of the articles and information have been freely donated by the authors or reproduced from information in the public domain. Content has been selected by discussion within the Relatives Group at Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Northampton. If you feel that it could be helpful, please photocopy this leaflet and distribute widely. However, do be aware that its date of publication is June 2006 and some information may exceed its shelf-life after a time. 2
3 SUPPORT The relative s view Our son Richard had a motorcycle accident 7 years ago which left him with a serious brain injury. In the early days we were completely oblivious of the problems and effects the brain injury would have on him and all the family. His physical injuries were minor in comparison with his brain injury. He looked the same and sounded the same but he was no longer the son we knew. We had no idea how to recognise or handle various situations that triggered the unpredictable behaviour from him. We made many mistakes, which has caused untold damage within our family. When in 2005 St Andrew s suggested forming a support group for relatives of brain injured people, we jumped at the chance of joining and we have both found it a lifeline. The support group has helped us in many ways from just talking to others and sharing our experiences to listening to various speakers and experts who work with brain injured people. We now have a much better understanding of our son s problems and our relationship with him has improved. It is a comfort to be able to speak with people who understand what you re going through. John & Jill Hodgkinson (parents) Flore, Northamptonshire A Support group for relatives meets on University of Leeds, UK the third Thursday of the month at BMC Public Health 2005, 5: Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation, St Andrew s Hospital, Northampton. Do you have a relative or know someone who is coping and caring for a brain injured loved one? If so, read on and you may find that you can help that special someone land on a Treasure Island! There is a wealth of knowledge, experience and advice just waiting to be tapped but most of all, that special someone will be able to identify and relate to other people who are coping and caring for their brain injured loved one please do not let that caring family feel alone anymore! When they discover this Treasure Island, they will find the very best advice and support that the National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation can offer. Providing guidance, not as you might think Long John Silver, but a mixture of relatives and professionals, as human as the rest of us. Experienced rehabilitation professionals and relatives with years of coping experience guide us through problems we may encounter. We also have invited speakers every other month - amongst them have been Behaviour and Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Consultants. We are enriched with all the advice or information we are given, and often group members find they have also learnt something new that will help them to cope better with their loved one. It does not matter how their loved one acquired the brain injury but it does matter that the family has help, advice and support so they are able to do their best to help the brain injured person. Some of us have lived with the experience of acquired brain injury (ABI) for many years and are able to talk freely for others it is still so new that they are not able to speak but just listen but with ABI in 3 A total of 112,718 hospital admissions were recorded for head injury in 2001/2. Giving an incidence rate for all ages of 229 per 100,000 of population. Of these, 31.2% were aged 0 15; 56.2% were aged % were aged 75+ years Alan Tennant Professor of Rehabilitation Studies, Academic Unit of Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Medicine, The doi: /
4 the family we are all experiencing the various stages and need our Treasure Island to help understand what is happening to our loved one! If after reading this that special someone or family would like to join the rest of us who are sailing the choppy sea of ABI then you will find our Treasure Island every 3 rd Thursday of the month 7 9 pm Jackie Day (Tracy s sister) Cambridgeshire What services may your brain injured relative need? What do the different professionals do? Relatives Group At Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation, specialised rehabilitation for people with a brain injury has been provided for the past 25 years. Alongside this, staff have worked with family members and partners to share knowledge and offer opportunities for support. We are now able to offer support to family members from Northampton and the surrounding area in the form of a monthly meeting held at Kemsley. Between 7 and 9pm on the third Thursday of the month. For further details and to confirm attendance telephone: INFORMATION Following a brain injury your relative may need the input of various specialist services. We have asked some of these medical and social care specialists to describe what they do. Physiotherapy Physiotherapists specialise in assessing and treating the disorders of movement and loss of physical skills, which occur following a brain injury. For example, problems with balance, walking, controlling movement of the arms & legs for everyday actions and/or maintaining general fitness. Specialists in treating people who have had a brain injury are described as Neuro-physiotherapists. Physiotherapists can be involved at any point following a brain injury. Treating people when they are still in intensive care, the physiotherapist will carry out chest physiotherapy to help to prevent infections, and passive movements of the limbs to prevent muscles from shortening, limiting movement and forming what are known as contractures. In hospital, physiotherapy might take place on the ward or in a gym where treatment will usually focus on balance, restoring movement and encouraging independence. A person with a brain injury may be transferred to a rehabilitation unit providing facilities and opportunities for more intensive therapy. Neuro-physiotherapy may be in addition to: the teaching of special exercises; exercise in water (hydrotherapy); the use of equipment, for example, standing frames or exercise machines; the provision of splints or limb supports; the provision of walking aids. Tiredness and lack of stamina are common after brain injury so use of activities and exercises which target improvements in general fitness are also a part of rehabilitation. In the community, some people will need to continue with physiotherapy to encourage further improvement or maintain gains. Relatives and carers provide crucial support, encouraging the person with a brain injury to do things for themselves or to carry out exercises. Relatives can get involved in using special handling techniques, equipment or applying splints. They greatly assist the 4
5 Physiotherapist as they often notice changes in ability and can make suggestions to improve communication with their brain injured relative. For inpatients, referral for physiotherapy is made by the doctor or a member of the clinical team. Once discharged from hospital, referral can be more difficult to obtain. A GP or Consultant is required to make a referral to the local NHS hospital Physiotherapy Department. Physiotherapists in private practice can be found by looking in the Yellow Pages. Try and locate a clinic specialising in treating neurological conditions or ask if they employ a Neuro-physiotherapist within the practice. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy may be able to help locate a local practitioner who treats private patients and is a member of the Neuro-physiotherapy Association (ACPIN). The address for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is 14, Bedford Row, London WC1R 4ED. Tel Judith Bentley Head of Physiotherapy St Andrew s Hospital A key source of information for relatives and people that have had a brain injury is Headway, the brain injury association. This national charity has local groups and branches offering day services and support for brain injured people. Headway National Helpline: (9-5 Mon-Fri, 9-7 Weds) On the Internet: Compensation?? A brain injury may be the result of an accident or negligence. It may, therefore, be possible to take legal action to secure a financial award that may help your relative now and in the future with the cost of care and support. Headway maintains a list of personal injury lawyers that may be able to help. It is important to try to use a Solicitor with experience in brain injury cases because of the complexities of the work involved. Psychology Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists (brain function specialists) may be involved in assessment and treatment. In hospital and rehabilitation settings they will carry out tests to measure the impact of brain injury upon reasoning, memory, concentration and other mental abilities. Results can then be used to monitor recovery and to design helpful strategies customised to the individual, e.g. problem solving tick-lists, portable memory aids (diaries, notebooks), etc. Psychologists will also contribute to treating any significant behaviour and emotional changes such as aggression, disinhibited behaviour or low mood. Common techniques employed include behaviour modification (i.e. environmental changes, use of incentives and systematic feedback about behaviour) and cognitive-behaviour therapy (looking at how thoughts about self and situations can be inaccurate and result in problem emotions, e.g. depression, anger, anxiety). As well as working with your brain injured relative, a psychologist will work with other staff involved in all aspects of care and treatment to ensure that they are helped to understand the effects of reasoning, memory, behavioural and emotional factors that may impact upon the brain injured people they are working with. Supporting relatives with information and counselling can be another area of involvement, and sometimes a couple or whole family will be seen together. Psychologists that are Full Practitioner Members of the British Psychological Society s Division of Neuropsychology will have had additional training and experience of brain injured people and their relatives. Your GP can usually refer you or your brain injured relative to a psychologist, and in some areas they will be part of multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams working in the community and/or rehabilitation units. Many Clinical Neuropsychologists also work within independent service providers such as Kemsley or privately. If you are looking for a private practitioner you can search for 5
6 appropriately qualified and regulated individuals on the Internet at selecting the work area Clinical Neuropsychology. Keith Jenkins Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation Speech and Language Therapy Speech and Language Therapists who specialise in acquired neurological disorders provide assessment and treatment for adults and children who have difficulties with communication, or eating, drinking and swallowing following a brain injury. The Speech and Language Therapist may be involved at any point from admission to the intensive care unit, inpatient rehabilitation or life in the community. Assessment will aim to identify the needs of the person and inform treatment. Initially support and advice may be given to relatives, carers and medical staff in the early stages on ways to communicate effectively or provide nutrition safely. In rehabilitation more intensive therapy may be offered with special exercises to improve speech or swallowing or to support affected language skills. Alternative means of communication may be provided e.g. picture based systems or electronic talking machines. Group work may be offered to overcome difficulties with conversation and with learning to socialise again. Advice and support may also be given on managing re-entry into the community, e.g. occupational/educational situations. Relatives play a very important role throughout the process. They can provide information about their relative before the injury, for example, what occupations and interests they had, all of which may assist in decisions about treatment. They may work with the therapist to determine the best way to communicate with their relative or offer help and support with exercise programmes that may need to be carried out daily. Speech and Language Therapists should be registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health Professions Council If you think your child/ relative needs to see a Speech and Language Therapist you can ask your GP to make a referral or you can contact your local Speech and Language Therapy Service. In some areas the therapist may be part of a Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team, working in the community/rehabilitation unit. Many Speech and Language Therapists also work privately and you could look for this information on selecting acquired neurological disorders. Lynn Couzens Lead Speech & Language Therapist, Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation The National Service Framework Long-term (Neurological) Conditions The National Service Framework (NSF) for Long Term Conditions (2005) is a 10- year plan to raise standards of treatment, care and support for people across local health and social care services. This NSF is mainly for people with long-term neurological conditions caused by damage to the brain, spinal cord or other parts of the nervous system - but it also applies to people with other long-term conditions such as coronary heart disease and diabetes. The Department of Health has produced an easy-to-read information leaflet summarising the NSF and the improvements it aims to bring about. Are the services you receive matching the Quality Requirements? If not, why not? This leaflet, as well as the NSF in full, is also available on the Department of Health s website at 6
7 Psychiatry A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in assessment, management and prevention of mental, behavioural and emotional disorders. People suffering from brain injury are at increased risk of developing these disorders such as aggression, depression, anxiety, and so on. After a brain injury people can acquire a range of physical health problems such as epilepsy or tremors. They can also develop limitations in understanding others or expressing themselves. Some people may also have sensory deficits such as complete or partial loss of vision or motor problems such as poor mobility. The combination of mental, behavioural or emotional disorders, along with several of the above mentioned health problems, can make rehabilitation and everyday life even more challenging. Psychiatrists usually work with colleagues from professional multidisciplinary teams to meet the challenge of rehabilitating and returning their patients back to community living. Caring for relatives, partners or friends with a brain injury can be associated with carer distress and emotional or depressive reactions. A Psychiatrist can help by assessing and identifying sources of distress and supporting relatives with any associated mental health problems, such as depression or anxiety disorders. People who are interested in knowing more about mental health issues can access the website of the Royal College of Psychiatrists This website provides access to a useful range of public education leaflets and other sources of information. People who wish to see a Psychiatrist should contact their General Practitioner for a referral to the local community mental health team or a referral to a private Psychiatrist. Dr Rafey A. Faruqui Consultant in Neuropsychiatry/ Brain Injury Rehabilitation Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapists (OTs) enable people to achieve health, well being and life satisfaction through participation in occupation. Following a brain injury, all activities of daily living can be affected, e.g. personal hygiene (washing and dressing), eating and drinking, managing a wheelchair / seating, home management, community living and work skills. OTs consider the impact the injury has had on people s lifestyles and their ability to participate in society. Where possible, we take a person centred approach to design a programme of treatment based on the each individuals unique lifestyle and preferences, sometimes modifying the environment surrounding the person (e.g. adapting bathrooms, organising ramps to ease access). Enhancing someone s ability to participate in everyday activities is the central aim of Occupational Therapy. The therapy is carried out in in-patient and out-patient settings, working closely with the person and their available support network of family, friends, and paid carers once they are discharged home. OTs recognise and understand that everyone s lifestyle is different and how each person chooses to live is up to them. We consider the importance of how a person s physical, mental and social needs will impact on the recovery process and help them achieve the life goals and aspirations that are most important to them. The focus is on working with people to reduce avoidable and unwanted dependency on others. 7
8 OTs believe that occupations / activities describe who you are and how you feel about your self. If you are unable to do the things you want, or need to do, to live and enjoy your life, your general well-being may be affected. Occupation is important to everyone. There are several ways you can contact an Occupational Therapist - Ask a doctor to refer the person that has had an injury to an Occupational Therapist, or look for the number of your local hospital or social services team in the telephone directory and ask for the Occupational Therapy Department. The College of Occupational Therapists strongly recommends that Occupational Therapy services should only be provided by Therapists on the Health Professions Council (HPC) register. To view the HPC register on the Internet, log onto - Alternatively, you can contact an independent Occupational Therapist for assistance. A directory of OT s can be found at the specialist section occupational therapists in private practice (OTIP) website The enquiry line is The cost of treatment may be met by the NHS or by the insurance firm if there is private medical cover. Do always ensure that funding is in place before committing to any private treatment. - The College of Occupational Therapy has a public domain that can be viewed, and contains some useful advice. To view this, log onto Rachael Jackson Group Head of Occupational Therapy St Andrew s Hospital, Northampton Tracy Whitley Senior Occupational Therapist Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation Social Work All Social Workers are required to hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with the General Social Care Council (GSCC), and have a current enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check. Social Workers aim to provide an effective service based upon non-discriminatory values that recognise the uniqueness of each individual. Social Work can be a key role that requires a range of skills and knowledge, as well as specialist knowledge and skills pertaining to a particular area of work, e.g. disabilities, children, etc. Because of the need to have specialist skills, social work teams are often set up to deal with specific areas of service; for example adult s and/or children s services and teams that specifically aim to provide a service for individuals with mental health issues and/or learning or physical disabilities. In some local areas there may be a specialist brain injury team. To contact a Social Worker you will need to contact your local Social Services and speak to the Duty Officer who can make a referral to the appropriate team. A Social Worker will then be allocated to complete an assessment of need and a care plan. All of Social Work practice is guided by relevant laws and regulations, codes of practice 8
9 and relevant government policy documents such as, Independence Wellbeing and Choice. Key areas are the social inclusion agenda (seeking to meet everybody s need to be involved in an ordinary life) and the Mental Health Act. Of particular concern are child protection issues and the protection of vulnerable adults. The type of work Social Workers do is divided into statutory (e.g. duties under the Mental Health Act) and non-statutory responsibilities. Social Workers can also take on a therapeutic role with individuals as well as advocating for and working closely with carers. They also seek to maintain links with other agencies and professionals relevant to the individual case. Social Workers aim to ensure that an individual s rights are protected and help and support them to make informed choices. They enable carers to meet people who can support them with their diverse range of needs including those in the social, cultural and spiritual areas. Social Workers also ensure that individuals and carers are aware of their welfare rights, and support them dealing with issues affecting their future. They seek to support choices and decisions that reflect each individual s independence and liberty. Social Workers advise on future life choices based on identified needs, interests and wishes in collaboration with the individual s family and other agencies as part of a whole team approach. Social Work Team Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation Others There are many other health and social care specialists that you are likely to work with. Foremost among these will be registered Nurses. In hospital, nursing staff will be involved from initial assessment of your relative in A&E, to specialist nursing within intensive care, and support on general and rehabilitation wards. Some rehabilitation services will incorporate a range of nursing expertise, including psychiatry, learning disability and general medicine specialists. In the community, you may work with Clinical Nurse Specialists if, for example, your relative has epilepsy, head injury or one of a growing range of acquired neurological conditions that receive dedicated nursing input. At home, Community Psychiatric Nurses may also be involved if your relative has significant emotional difficulties such as depression or anxiety, offering counselling, support, and supervision. Healthcare Assistants / Rehabilitation Assistants / Support Workers are also very likely to be encountered providing much of the day to day care or rehabilitation input. Although not professionally qualified or registered, they will have had comprehensive training specific to their role and work under the supervision of registered colleagues. It is impossible to be exhaustive, but other professionals you may encounter will include: Neurologists, doctors specialising in the treatment of conditions of the brain and nervous system; Neurosurgeons, surgeons that perform operations on the brain and nervous system; Dieticians, who will work, often in collaboration with Speech & Language Therapist colleagues, to ensure safe and appropriate nutrition; Teachers, contributing to the development of new skills after a brain injury and supporting individuals into education and training opportunities; Case Managers, experienced professionals (often Occupational Therapists or Social Workers) that work with individuals and their families to provide packages of care, rehabilitation and support across the full range of needs, usually in collaboration with Solicitors representing the Claimant or the Defendant in personal injury or medical negligence cases. It can often be bewildering to have so many people involved in your relative s care, so there should be a Keyworker or Care Coordinator from amongst the care team identified as a single point of contact for you. Benefits Advisors (sometimes contacted via the Citizen s Advice Bureau) can also be essential to ensure that all financial entitlements are being 9
10 received in order to attempt to avoid the added burden of debt and to ensure that your relative qualifies for other support and services. Government Information for Disabled People and Carers The government is making it easier for you to access information and services through a website called Traumatic Brain Injury Service Directgov. It provides information for disabled people and carers of all ages in areas such as employment, independent living and rights. You can find information on the main benefits for disabled people; Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Carers Allowance. Some local sources of information and support: Traumatic Brain Injury Service Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Trust Service Description: Based at Isebrook Hospital in Wellingborough. This is an assessment, consultation and community rehabilitation service for adults following traumatic brain injury. Access Details: The service can be accessed via hospital consultant, GP or other clinical referral, e.g. clinical psychology, physiotherapy, clinical nurse specialist, etc. Telephone: Headway, the brain injury association Headway has a network of over a hundred local Headway Groups and Branches across the United Kingdom providing support for people with brain injury, their families and carers, and for those working with them. Each Group or Branch develops its own individual activities and services with local people, in response to local needs. They generally have contact with individual families, offering support, information, guidance and the opportunity for social activities. Through these groups, people with brain injury and those who care for them can meet other people in similar situations, and can share experiences, information on local services, and mutual understanding and support. About half of the Groups and Branches organise and run Headway House Centres. These provide activities, therapeutic facilities and daily respite care for brain injury survivors, their families and carers. Information and details about your local Group or Branch are available on the Internet at or telephone the Helpline on Headway East Northants Headway Northampton T / T High St, Irthlingborough, Northampton, Regent St, Northampton, NN1 2LA Northants, NN9 5PU Providing day services for adults with an acquired brain injury, including rehabilitative activity and peer support 10
11 The Stroke Association Every year, over 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. That s one person every three minutes. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies. Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is also the single most common cause of severe disability. More than 250,000 people live with disabilities caused by stroke. The Stroke Association s main focus is to prevent stroke and to give support to stroke people and their families through our information and community services. As well as our national helpline and website, we offer: Family Support Services Dysphasia Support Services (for people with communication difficulties) Welfare Grants. We also campaign to raise awareness of stroke and fund research into stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. For information about stroke and details of The Stroke Association's local services and support, please call our helpline on or Christine Bell Education, Training, Information Support Organiser The Stroke Association Nottingham City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB T: The Neurological Alliance - Finding an organisation for your relative s brain injury? The Neurological Alliance represents a wide range of neurological charities that have come together to make life better for people in the UK with a neurological condition. Its aims are to: Raise awareness of neurological conditions and their impact Inform and influence policy makers about the needs of people with neurological conditions Secure the highest standards of service and improved care for people with neurological conditions Promote research and the dissemination of information about neurological conditions It is concerned about: The low priority given to addressing the needs of people with neurological conditions The need for nationally accepted standards of care Fragmentation and lack of co-ordination between services 11
12 Low awareness amongst health and social care and other professionals about the impact of neurological conditions Ensuring that those affected are involved in the management of their condition Visit the Neurological Alliance website to find out about many other organisations providing support and information about different types of brain injury causing illness and disease. Telephone: Information & Services for Carers - Ability Northants Ability Northants is a registered charity, No , which was set up in November 1979 under the original name of Northamptonshire Council of the Disabled, as a focal point for disabled people and organisations in Northamptonshire. Ability Northants is consulted on many major local decisions affecting disabled people and collectively has a voice on many local and regional forums and aims to keep disability and carers issues very firmly on the agenda within local authorities and organisations. The caringnorthants website has been designed to help Carers find up to date information easily to help them with their caring role. In addition, the website is of use to professionals to enable them to inform and direct Carers to services, advice, help and support there is an array of information in the 'Directory of Organisations' page. or telephone The website has the majority of information felt to be of use to Carers and Professionals, however, it is always being updated and developed and would welcome any related information to be included within it. The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) supports anyone in the United Kingdom affected by childhood acquired brain injury. They can provide information, support and training to families and professionals. The CBIT helpline has been set up to provide information and support for families of children who have an acquired brain injury. Calls are charged at local call rate. T am pm (mon,tues,weds,fri) 24 hour answer machine. Outside of these hours you can ring NORTHAMPTON Contact Person: Sarah Canning CBIT, Northampton Area, P.O. Box 5256, Northampton Tel: Type of group: Developing family group 12
13 Useful Telephone Numbers Benefits Enquiry Line Dept. for Work & Pensions Carers UK Helpline Child Brain Injury Trust (cbit) cbit Northampton Encephalitis Society Headway UK Headway East Northants Headway Northampton Hydrocephalus Society Neurological Alliance Relatives Group, Northampton Samaritans Stroke Association Traumatic Brain Injury Service Northants. Healthcare NHS Trust United Kingdom Acquired Brain injury Forum (UKABIF) Your notes 13
Private treatment. Which treatments are available privately? Can I have private and NHS treatment together?
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Website: stroke.org.uk Private treatment Because the NHS only offers limited access to some therapies after stroke, you might choose to explore the option of private treatment.
Occupational therapy after stroke
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Website: stroke.org.uk Occupational therapy after stroke After a stroke, you are likely to need help to regain your abilities, learn new skills and cope with any remaining
Health Professionals who Support People Living with Dementia
Clinical Access and Redesign Unit Health Professionals who Support People Living with Dementia (in alphabetical order) Health Professional Description Role in care of people with dementia Dieticians and
Understanding hospital systems
Caring for someone with a brain injury 1. The early stages after injury The period immediately following your relative s brain injury is a frightening and confusing time. The outcome can be very uncertain
Nationwide providers of specialist care and rehabilitation
Valuing People VP Community Care Nationwide providers of specialist care and rehabilitation 9 YEARS OF SPECIALIST CARE VP Community Care An introduction to what we do Registered with the CQC, we support
IMPROVING YOUR EXPERIENCE
Comments trom the Aberdeen City Joint Futures Brain Injury Group The Aberdeen City Joint Futures Brain Injury Group is made up of representatives from health (acute services, rehabilitation and community),
Provincial Rehabilitation Unit. Patient Handbook
Provincial Rehabilitation Unit Patient Handbook ONE ISLAND FUTURE ONE ISLAND HEALTH SYSTEM Welcome to Unit 7, the Provincial Rehabilitation Unit. This specialized 20 bed unit is staffed by an interdisciplinary
WHERE CAN PSYCHOLOGY TAKE ME?
WHERE CAN PSYCHOLOGY TAKE ME? There are many careers in Psychology and many types of psychologist. If you are thinking of a career in Psychology, you need to go to university to study Psychology at undergraduate
Patient s Handbook. Provincial Rehabilitation Unit ONE ISLAND HEALTH SYSTEM ONE ISLAND FUTURE 11HPE41-30364
Patient s Handbook Provincial Rehabilitation Unit ONE ISLAND FUTURE ONE ISLAND HEALTH SYSTEM 11HPE41-30364 REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT USED ON UNIT 7 During a patient s stay on Unit 7, various pieces of
Private treatment. What private treatments are available for stroke? What is private treatment? Why would I consider private treatment?
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Website: stroke.org.uk Private treatment You can choose private health treatment for all medical conditions, including stroke. If you are considering private treatment this
Careers Day. Clinical Psychology. 17 th May 2012. Dr Kathryn Sams Specialist Clinical Psychologist Chatterton House, Kings Lynn
Careers Day Clinical Psychology 17 th May 2012 Dr Kathryn Sams Specialist Clinical Psychologist Chatterton House, Kings Lynn What Is Psychology? The study of people, how they think, act, react and interact.
Doncaster Community Health Team for Learning Disabilities. Information for families and carers. RDaSH. Learning Disability Services
Doncaster Community Health Team for Learning Disabilities. Information for families and carers RDaSH Learning Disability Services Useful contact numbers General enquiries: 01302 796467 Duty nurse number:
Manifesto for Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Manifesto for Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation For further information please contact: Chloë Hayward UKABIF Executive Director PO Box 355 Plymouth PL3 4WD Tel: 01752 601318 Email: ukabif@btconnect.com
General Hospital Information
Inpatient Programs General Hospital Information General Information The Melbourne Clinic is a purpose built psychiatric hospital established in 1975, intially privately owned by a group of psychiatrists
Professor McLellan Emeritus Professor of Rehabilitation
Brain injury can be devastating for families and carers as well as the people directly affected. These cases require specialist advice and support and that is what the Brain Injury Group provides. It is
Brain injury: A guide to compensation
Brain injury: A guide to compensation Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. What is a brain injury? 2 3. How much compensation will I receive? 3 4. Medical care and rehabilitation 5 5. Funding your claim 6 6.
ADULT HEALTH AND WELLBEING LONG-TERM NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
ADULT HEALTH AND WELLBEING LONG-TERM NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS i. Summary The National Service Framework for long-term neurological conditions categorises neurological conditions as: Sudden-onset conditions
HEAD INJURY; THE REHABILITATION PATHWAY. Professor Graham Powell. Professor of Clinical and Neuropsychology
HEAD INJURY; THE REHABILITATION PATHWAY by Professor Graham Powell Professor of Clinical and Neuropsychology The management of head injury will broadly flow along a pathway from Accident and Emergency
Information for Adults with Physical Disabilities and Long Term Neurological Conditions
Information for Adults with Physical Disabilities and Long Term Neurological Conditions Rehabilitation Medicine Service Community & Therapy Services Directorate of Operations This leaflet has been designed
National Stroke Association s Guide to Choosing Stroke Rehabilitation Services
National Stroke Association s Guide to Choosing Stroke Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation, often referred to as rehab, is an important part of stroke recovery. Through rehab, you: Re-learn basic skills
Taylor Rehabilitation Unit Patient Information
Taylor Rehabilitation Unit Patient Information Leigh Infirmary Author ID: SB Leaflet Number: Med 003 Name of Leaflet: Taylor Rehabilitation Unit Date Produced: April 2014 Review Date: April 2016 Taylor
Doncaster Community Health Team for Learning Disabilities. Information for health professionals. RDaSH. Learning Disability Services
Doncaster Community Health Team for Learning Disabilities. Information for health professionals RDaSH Learning Disability Services Useful contact numbers General enquiries: 01302 796467 Duty nurse number:
A Guide To Our Family Services For Disabled Children
Caudwell Children A Guide To Our Family Services For Disabled Children Supported by caudwellchildren caudwellchildren.com caudwellkids How We Can Help You may be reading this information because a child
Assessment and services from your local council in England
Guide Guide 12 Assessment and services from your local council in England This guide explains about how to ask for a needs assessment and what support services you may receive from your local council if
WHAT DOES THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES HEAT TARGET MEAN TO YOU?
WHAT DOES THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES HEAT TARGET MEAN TO YOU? NHS Boards are now half way through the first year of implementation of the HEAT target Deliver faster access to mental health services by
Speech and language therapy after stroke
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Website: stroke.org.uk Speech and language therapy after stroke Speech and language therapy (SLT) can help if you have communication problems or swallowing problems after
SECTION B THE SERVICES COMMUNITY STROKE REHABILITATION SPECIFICATION 20XX/YY
SECTION B THE SERVICES COMMUNITY STROKE REHABILITATION SPECIFICATION 20XX/YY SECTION B PART 1 - SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS Service specification number Service Commissioner Lead Provider Lead Period Date of
Rehabilitation Medicine Service for Adults with Physical Disabilities
Rehabilitation Medicine Service for Adults with Physical Disabilities Information for Professionals Rehabilitation Medicine Service Community & Therapy Services Group This leaflet has been designed to
Oxford Centre for Enablement Continuing Disability Management Service Day Hospital Information
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Oxford Centre for Enablement Continuing Disability Management Service Day Hospital Information Contents About the Oxford Centre for Enablement What does the service
THE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY STRATEGY FOR GRAMPIAN.
THE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY STRATEGY FOR GRAMPIAN. 2011-2016 * 1 January 2011. Contents 1. Executive Summary 2. Progress and Developments since Grampian BI Strategy 2004-2010 3. Definitions and Epidemiology
Your local specialist mental health services
Your local specialist mental health services Primary Care Liaison Service B&NES Primary Care Mental Health Liaison service is a short-term support service to help people with mental health difficulties
Discharge Information Information for patients This leaflet is intended to help you, your carer, relatives and friends understand and prepare for
Discharge Information Information for patients This leaflet is intended to help you, your carer, relatives and friends understand and prepare for your discharge or transfer from hospital. Healthcare professionals
Kettering General Hospital From Admission to Discharge. Information and Advice for Families and Carers. Information
Kettering General Hospital From Admission to Discharge Information and Advice for Families and Carers Information Having someone you care for in hospital can be a very worrying, stressful and confusing
Mid Essex. Specialist Psychosis Service
Mid Essex Specialist Psychosis Service What is psychosis? Why have you been referred to us? Psychosis is general term used to describe a number of symptoms. Some of the symptoms of psychosis include: False
Macmillan Oldham Community Specialist Palliative Care Team. An information guide
TO PROVIDE THE VERY BEST CARE FOR EACH PATIENT ON EVERY OCCASION Macmillan Oldham Community Specialist Palliative Care Team An information guide Macmillan Oldham Community Specialist Palliative Care Team
Referral for Limb Fitting Information for your first visit to Queen Mary s Hospital, Douglas Bader Rehab Centre
Referral for Limb Fitting Information for your first visit to Queen Mary s Hospital, Douglas Bader Rehab Centre Draft version 23/3/2011 Review date March 2014 This booklet is designed to provide you with
Icanho. Brain injury rehabilitation service. Stowmarket, Suffolk
Icanho Brain injury rehabilitation service Stowmarket, Suffolk Contents Welcome to Icanho Icanho provides highly specialised, community-based rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury, including
The road to recovery. The support available to help you with your recovery after stroke
The road to recovery The road to recovery The support available to help you with your recovery after stroke We re for life after stroke Introduction Need to talk? Call our confidential Stroke Helpline
Lymphoma and palliative care services
Produced 2010 Next revision due 2012 Lymphoma and palliative care services Introduction Despite improvements in treatment, many people with lymphoma will not be cured. Death and dying are things that people
Voluntary Work Placement Scheme
Voluntary Work Placement Scheme Professional psychology is a diverse field and psychologists are employed in various forms across the private, public and voluntary sectors. Most applied psychology careers
Shepherd Center is a world-renowned provider of comprehensive, specialized rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury or stroke.
Shepherd Center is a world-renowned provider of comprehensive, specialized rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury or stroke. Table of Contents 1 HOPE is HERE 2 Why choose Shepherd
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services At Maitland Private Hospital our team of professionals are committed to providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and support of people experiencing mental health issues. Located
Specialist brain injury services. Rehabilitation Transitional medical care Community support Special education
Specialist brain injury services Rehabilitation Transitional medical care Community support Special education I don t know where we d be without the support we ve had from the staff at The Children s Trust.
Response from Neurobehaviour Clinic at National Rehabilitation Hospital to Submission to Second Independent Monitoring Group: A Vision for Change
November 30 2009: Page 1 of 5 Response from Neurobehaviour Clinic at National Rehabilitation Hospital to Submission to Second Independent Monitoring Group: A Vision for Change Prepared by: Dr. Simone Carton,
Expert Witness Services for Personal Injury Lawyers
Advanced Assessments Ltd Expert witnesses and Psychologists A Member of the Strategic Enterprise Group 180 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HP T: 0845 130 5717 Expert Witness Services for Personal Injury Lawyers
Guide To Best Practice At The Interface Between Rehabilitation And The Medico-Legal Process
Guide To Best Practice At The Interface Between Rehabilitation And The Medico-Legal Process ISBN Number: 0-9540879-6-8. November 2006. To obtain further copies of this document please visit our website:
Borderline personality disorder
Understanding NICE guidance Information for people who use NHS services Borderline personality disorder NICE clinical guidelines advise the NHS on caring for people with specific conditions or diseases
REGION KRONOBERG. Revised by: Management Team. Authorised by: Gunilla Lindstedt Head of Operations Date: 22 April 2016. Produced by: Management Team
Guide to the Rehabilitation Clinic, Växjö Postal address Street address Tel. +46 (0)470-59 22 50. Box 1223 Rehabilitation Clinic Email rehabkliniken@ltkronoberg.se SE-351 12 Växjö, Sweden J F Liedholms
Contents. Overview Treatments Inpatient Services Day Programs The Clinic What are the Costs? How to Get Started How to Find Us
Lakeside Clinic Contents Overview Treatments Inpatient Services Day Programs The Clinic What are the Costs? How to Get Started How to Find Us Overview At some point in their lives, as many as one-in-five
Sunderland and Gateshead Community Acquired Brain Injury Service (CABIS) Patient Information Leaflet
Sunderland and Gateshead Community Acquired Brain Injury Service (CABIS) Patient Information Leaflet Shining a light on the future Sunderland and Gateshead Community Acquired Brain Injury Service [CABIS]
Sandwell Community Respiratory Service
Contents Page Community Respiratory Service 2 Service times and locations 3 Oxygen Service 4 Pulmonary Rehabilitation 5 Maintenance Programme 6 Occupational Therapy 7 Dietary support and advice 7 Weatherwise
Wesley Mental Health. Depression and Anxiety Programs. Wesley Hospital Ashfield. Journey together
Wesley Mental Health Depression and Anxiety Programs Wesley Hospital Ashfield Journey together Mission Continuing the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed Wesley Mission is an organisation with a long
The Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit
The Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit Welcome The Wellington Hospital s Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit is the largest private unit in the UK, with 60 rooms specifically designed for neurological
Worried about someone s mental health?
Worried about someone s mental health? This factsheet can help you if you are worried about the mental health of a friend, relative or loved one. It explains what you can do and where to go to get help
Good Samaritan Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Good Samaritan Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Living at your full potential. Welcome When people are sick or injured, our goal is their maximum recovery. We help people live to their full potential.
Map 1 Statutory specialist services and organisations in England
Map 1 Statutory specialist services and organisations in England Isle of Man 31 Neuro Rehab Units (YDU) Spinal Injury Centres Brain Injury Services - NHS Brain Injury Service non NHS Stroke Units Regional
SAM KARAS ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER
SAM KARAS ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER 1 MEDICAL CARE Sam Karas Acute Rehabilitation The Sam Karas Acute Rehabilitation Center is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary inpatient unit. Medical care is directed
Summary of findings. The five questions we ask about hospitals and what we found. We always ask the following five questions of services.
Barts Health NHS Trust Mile End Hospital Quality report Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Telephone: 020 8880 6493 www.bartshealth.nhs.uk Date of inspection visit: 7 November 2013 Date of publication: January
REHABILITATION IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS. By Carol Jackson Principal Lawyer Pannone Part of Slater & Gordon
REHABILITATION IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS By Carol Jackson Principal Lawyer Pannone Part of Slater & Gordon Rehabilitation It s not all about the money There is more a solicitor can do Increasing and proper
Wesley Mental Health. Drug and Alcohol Addiction Program. Wesley Hospital Ashfield. Journey together
Wesley Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Addiction Program Wesley Hospital Ashfield Journey together Mission Continuing the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed Wesley Mission is an organisation with a long
The Spinal Injury Unit Team
CHAPTER 11 The Spinal Injury Unit Team The Rehabilitation Team The spinal rehabilitation unit functions as a multidisciplinary team, and all rehabilitation efforts are a combination of input between the
Rehabilitation. Day Programs
Rehabilitation Day Programs Healthe Care is the hospital division of Healthe. As the largest privately owned network of private hospitals in Australia, we take pride in delivering premium care to our valued
A guide to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act
A guide to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act Introduction Mental capacity refers to our ability to make decisions for ourselves and act on them. Brain injury can impair this ability and when this
Adult Learning Disabilities in Kent
Adult Learning Disabilities in Kent Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Kent Community Health NHS Trust We provide an integrated service to people with a learning disability in Kent.
Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Services Contents 1 About Southern Highlands Rehabilitation Unit 2 Your Rehabilitation 3 Inpatient Information 5 Day Patient Information Welcome to the Southern Highlands Rehabilitation
Older Adult Mental Health Clinical Psychology Service
Older Adult Mental Health Clinical Psychology Service Older Adults Mental Health Services Seeing a Clinical Psychologist Your guide to psychological treatment from the WHSCT Older Adult Clinical Psychology
University College London Hospitals. Psychological support services for people affected by cancer
University College London Hospitals Psychological support services for people affected by cancer 2 3 Introduction - the psychological impact of cancer The diagnosis and treatment of cancer can have a devastating
Goole Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre. A guide for you and your family
Goole Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre A guide for you and your family Who comes to GNRC? All our Service Users are people aged between 18 and 65 who have an acquired brain injury or other neurological condition.
Main Specialty/Treatment Function Codes. Human Behavioural Guidance
Human Behavioural Guidance Version No: 0.1 Purpose of this document This document comprises the Human Behavioural Guidance for NHS Organisations in relation to the changes to the Main Specialty and Treatment
WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
A HELPING HAND WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST A Guide to Your One to One Personal Support Helping Hand: One to One Personal Support Introducing ROYAL LONDON Ever since we started as a Friendly Society over 150
Your Huntercombe How do I make a referral?
Your Huntercombe How do I make a referral? How do I make a referral? You may recently have become unwell, suffered an injury or maybe you know someone who you feel needs further help and advice about their
Clinical/Counselling Psychology Service
Clinical/Counselling Psychology Service Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered What are Clinical/Counselling Psychologists? Clinical/Counselling Psychologists begin their training by studying normal
An introduction to claiming compensation: Brain injuries. www.thompsons.law.co.uk. Standing up for you
An introduction to claiming compensation: Brain injuries www.thompsons.law.co.uk Our pledge to you Thompsons Solicitors has been standing up for the injured and mistreated since Harry Thompson founded
Supporting patients with learning disabilities
Supporting patients with learning disabilities Good practice guidelines Supporting information can be found on Source: learning disability project; including copies of the tools and assessments. Produced
Birmingham Healthy Minds
Birmingham Healthy Minds Take the first step... 1 What does Birmingham Healthy Minds do? Birmingham Healthy Minds (BHM) is an NHS Improving Access Psychological Therapy (IAPT) compliant primary care psychological
Art by Tim, patient. A guide to our services
Art by Tim, patient A guide to our services St John of God Health Care is a leading provider of Catholic health care in Australia and bases its care on the Christian values of Hospitality, Compassion,
REHABILITATION MEDICINE by PROFESSOR ANTHONY WARD
REHABILITATION MEDICINE by PROFESSOR ANTHONY WARD What is Rehabilitation Medicine? Rehabilitation Medicine (RM) is the medical specialty with rehabilitation as its primary strategy. It provides services
Essential Career Skills
Essential Career Skills Careers and Employability Graduate Career Opportunities in Mental Health Careers & Employability Centre (Opposite The Binks Building) Chester Campus Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday:
The British Psychological Society has identified that the current NHS Business Definitions for Psychologists are out of date.
Page 1 of 5 NHS Connecting for Health NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service Type: Data Dictionary Change Notice Reference: 1334 Version No: 1.0 Subject: Psychology Definitions Effective Date: Immediate
Intermediate care and reablement
Factsheet 76 May 2015 About this factsheet This factsheet explains intermediate care, a term that includes reablement. It consists of a range of integrated services that can be offered on a short term
Spinal Cord Injuries: An introduction to claiming compensation
Spinal Cord Injuries: An introduction to claiming compensation Today, I m getting on with moving forward in my life in a variety of ways and I m grateful for how Thompsons have helped with it all. Mark
Commissioning Support for London. Stroke rehabilitation guide: supporting London commissioners to commission quality services in 2010/11
Commissioning Support for London Stroke rehabilitation guide: supporting London commissioners to commission quality services in 2010/11 Contents Executive summary 4 1 Introduction 7 1.1 Healthcare for
Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Lancashire s Local Offer. Lancashire s Health Services
Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Lancashire s Local Offer Lancashire s Health Services 1. Name of the service and what the service provides Lancashire
The Community Learning Disability Team
The Community Learning Disability Team The Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) is an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing a range of services for adults (over the age of 18 years) with a
St Gemma s Hospice Therapy Team
St Gemma s Hospice Therapy Team Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Dietitian Complementary Therapists Creative Arts Worker 0113 218 5500 www.st-gemma.co.uk St Gemma s Therapy Team The therapy team
Position Statement: National Disability Insurance Scheme
1 Position Statement: National Disability Insurance Scheme Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA) Position: People affected by MS, including their families and carers should have access to the type and level
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority. Review of Brain Injury Services in Northern Ireland
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Review of Brain Injury Services in Northern Ireland September 2015 Assurance, Challenge and Improvement in Health and Social Care www.rqia.org.uk The Regulation
Antisocial personality disorder
Understanding NICE guidance Information for people who use NHS services Antisocial personality disorder NICE clinical guidelines advise the NHS on caring for people with specific conditions or diseases
NEURO-PHYSIOTHERAPIST POST JOB PROFILE. Neuro-Physiotherapist (initially 12 months fixed term contract)
NEURO-PHYSIOTHERAPIST POST JOB PROFILE Job Title: Salary: Neuro-Physiotherapist (initially 12 months fixed term contract) Band 6, 26,000 pro rata, 16 hours per week Accountable to: Neuro Physiotherapist
Stroke care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This report is for stroke survivors and their families
Stroke care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland This report is for stroke survivors and their families Based on patients treated between April - June 2015 1 2 Table of Contents Introduction to the SSNAP
Wesley Mental Health. Depression and Anxiety Programs. Wesley Hospital Kogarah. Journey together
Wesley Mental Health Depression and Anxiety Programs Wesley Hospital Kogarah Journey together Mission Continuing the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed Wesley Mission is an organisation with a long
YoungMinds Info Leaflets. Do you know someone who has been sexually abused?
YoungMinds Info Leaflets Do you know someone who has been sexually abused? Child sexual abuse is, sadly, an all too common experience. We know that 15 30% of adult women have had an unwanted sexual experience
East Lancashire Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) Service User Information
East Lancashire Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) Service User Information 2 This Information Pack has been designed to help you understand who the Community Rehabilitation Team are and how we may be
Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care:
Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care: A national framework for local action 2015-2020 National Palliative and End of Life Care Partnership Association for Palliative Medicine; Association of Ambulance
Welcome to Headway East London s Community Support Workers Service
Welcome to Headway East London s Community Support Workers Service Thank you for your interest in joining the Headway East London (Headway) Community Support Worker Service. THE WORK OF HEADWAY EAST LONDON
Specialist Children s Service
Specialist Children s Service Information and Guidelines for Referrers March 2009, Version 3.0 Contents CONTENTS... 2 INTRODUCTION... 3 TEAMS BASED AT THE WOOD STREET HEALTH CENTRE:... 3 TEAMS BASED ELSEWHERE
NOTES FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROVIDERS
NOTES FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROVIDERS SECTION 2(a) NOTES FOR ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Notes for Allied Mental Health Care Providers February 2011 1 Introduction...3 Eligibility to provide allied
Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Information for Carers, Families and Friends
Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Information for Carers, Families and Friends Welcome to the Early Intervention Service We understand that having involvement with mental health services can be a confusing
Brain injury rehabilitation in adults. A booklet for patients and carers July 2013. Evidence
Brain injury rehabilitation in adults A booklet for patients and carers July 2013 Evidence Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network ISBN 978 1 909103 03 0 First published July 2013 SIGN consents to