Brain Injuries - Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team
This part of the website has been designed specifically for GPs, Clinical Commissioning groups, care homes and other care professionals who need the service referral information or access to Trust policies and care leaflets.
How do Care Professionals refer into this service?
Healthcare professionals should refer to the service using our dedicated Referral Form. It is also helpful, where possible, to include an EMIS summary and/or copies of any relevant correspondence e.g. hospital discharge reports, scan results, clinic letters.
Types of patients regularly seen
The Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a community-based, specialist multidisciplinary team comprising Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and administrative support workers.
We provide rehabilitation for any person aged 18 or over with either a Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin CCG GP and a confirmed diagnosis of acquired neurological disability. This could be progressive or non-progressive and may include acquired brain injury, Huntington’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, multiple systems atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, and/or stroke.
In addition to 1:1 therapy, the CNRT offers a range of therapy groups and we also aim to work with clients and their carers to ensure that rehabilitation is carried over into everyday activities at home.
Patients not seen by this service
The Service will not normally see clients with:
- Congenital conditions
- No clear diagnosis
- Functional neurological conditions (somatoform disorders)
- Epilepsy as a primary diagnosis
- Spinal conditions, including Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Dementia
The Service does not usually accept referrals for clients in nursing homes except when it is temporary and they are going to be discharged home, or when there has been a change of state and the nursing home is seeking advice. In this instance the CNRT would act as a consultative service to support the delivery of continuing treatment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you see patients at home?
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Yes we do when it is absolutely necessary or appropriate to do so because we need to assess them in their home environment. We can see more patients if they can attend our clinics.
- How often will patients be seen?
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This will depend on the needs of the patient. At the most, they may be seen by one or two therapists once a week or fortnight initially but this is usually gradually reduced.
- How long will they be seen for – is the service time-limited?
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The service is not time-limited and patients will continue to be seen whilst they are still making rehabilitation gains. This varies from patient to patient and all treatment is individualised to their needs.
Downloads & useful links
Service contacts information
Community Neuro Rehab Team
Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre
Lancaster Road
Harlescott
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 3NJ
Tel: 01743 453600
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