Neuroscience inpatient therapy team

Common conditions include:

• subarachnoid haemorrhage
• subdural haemorrhage
• encephalitis
• hydrocephalus
• brain tumours.

Common surgical procedures include:

• lumbar puncture
• external ventricular drain
• burr holes
• craniotomy
• spinal laminectomy - see the NHS website: lumbar decompression surgery
• shunt.

Our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists complete joint assessments, set joint goals with the patient and start early rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation may include strengthening exercises, balance work and walking practice in the gym and the ward. We may also complete 'functional assessments' (washing and dressing or kitchen practice) and cognitive assessments.

Once our patients are medically stable, we can refer them to local hospitals for further rehabilitation if necessary, or they can be discharged home.

Contact us

Neurology Bleep:

• Physiotherapy 6259
• Occupational Therapy 6152

Neurosurgery Bleep:

• Physiotherapy 6258
• Occupational Therapy 1478