What we do
The Integrated Stroke Therapy Service works across the Acute Stroke Team on B2 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Team on Marsden Ward at Pendle Community Hospital, and the Community Stroke Team which covers the East Lancashire locality.
As an integrated stroke therapy service, we offer stroke rehabilitation to all newly diagnosed stroke patients through to 6 months post-discharge into the community.
We provide specialist stroke services which include Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology services across a variety of settings to meet your individual needs. Therapy could include 1-1 treatment, group therapy or online rehabilitation programmes.
The integrated therapy team will carry out a person-centred assessment of your needs, agree goals with you and commence your rehabilitation. This could be as an inpatient, or within the community setting. The team work closely and aim to continue working towards your goals throughout your journey through the stroke pathway.
Additional information
As a stroke therapy team we continually aim to promote independence while patients are on the unit. To assist in assessment and rehabilitation we encourage families/ or carers to ensure patients have hearing aids, dentures, glasses, loosely fitted clothing and appropriate footwear while they are an inpatient.
For patients attending our outpatient groups or 1-1 therapy sessions held on any of our hospital sites we recommend bringing any medication or inhalers you may require during your treatment, along with a drink and snack for after your session. Also consider wearing loose fitting clothing and suitable footwear for engaging in therapy.
How to access the service
All patients admitted under the stroke pathway at Royal Blackburn Hospital or Pendle Community Hospital will be referred directly to the inpatient service, all patients are referred into the relevant community stroke team for the locality you live in.
Our community stroke service receives referrals for all newly diagnosed patients with an East Lancashire GP from any healthcare professional. GP referrals are accepted for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of stroke in the last 6 months who have not been seen on the stroke inpatient pathway.
Our Team
The service consists of a range of Allied Health Professionals including:
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Psychologist
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Assistant Practitioners & Trainee Assistant Practitioners
- Assistant Psychologist
- Rehabilitation Support Staff
Each of the three services has a Clinical Team Lead who oversees the team in that area.
Where to find us
Acute Stroke Therapy Team
Ward B2, Level 2
Royal Blackburn Hospital,
Haslingden Road,
BB2 3HH
Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Team
Marsden Ward,
Level 1,
Pendle Community Hospital,
Leeds Road,
BB9 9SZ
East Lancashire Community Stroke Team
Ground Floor,
Pendle Community Hospital,
Leeds Road,
BB9 9SZ
General enquiries
Acute Stroke Ward B2
01254 732080
Marsden Ward
01282 804976
East Lancashire Community Stroke Team
01282 803643
Opening/visiting times
The Acute Stroke Service operates between the hours of 08.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday 7 days a week.
For details on visiting hours for the inpatient stroke units please liaise with the ward as these may vary depending on current trust guidance.
Useful links
Patients & Carers:
Stroke Association
Carers Link Lancashire
(Support unpaid carers across the boroughs of East Lancashire)
https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/
Healthcare Professionals & Students:
Stroke-Specific Education Framework
https://stroke-education.org.uk
Health Education England
RCP Stroke Guidelines
NICE Stroke Guidelines