Rakehead Neuro Rehabilitation Team

The Integrated Neuro Rehabilitation Team will offer goal directed rehabilitation to patients with a confirmed neurological diagnosis admitted to Rakehead Rehabilitation Unit, right through to community for patients with a GP in Pennine Lancashire. The length of rehabilitation will depend on an individual’s goals and changes made throughout the rehabilitation journey. Therapy will be delivered in a range of ways which may include 1-1 treatment sessions, group therapy sessions, online rehabilitation and self-directed rehabilitation (programmes given to patients to complete independently or with a carer between therapy sessions). The service also has access to hydrotherapy for patients who have a clinical need for this treatment modality (please note hydrotherapy is delivered to patients in a maximum of 6 block sessions).

Rakehead inpatient service is a 17 bedded purpose-built centre on the Burnley General Teaching Hospital Site.This includes a rehabilitation flat where patients close to discharge may stay to simulate returning to their home environment. As a Therapy Team we continually aim to promote independence while patients are on the unit. This means we encourage a 24-hour rehabilitation approach with all staff supporting patients to be as independent as possible. To assist in the assessment and rehabilitation process we encourage families or carers to bring in the patient’s personal belongings including their glasses, hearing aids, dentures, loosely fitted clothing to wear in the day and appropriate footwear (trainers, Velcro or lace up shoes or slippers with a rubber sole).

Our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team offers therapy across a range of settings including the patient's own home, 24-hour care settings, virtually via video links, outpatient clinics or local community centres. Patients must have a Pennine Lancashire GP and have ongoing rehabilitation goals to be treated within the service.  The community team promote patients' independence through providing rehabilitation programmes to patients, carers and families which can be carried out between treatment sessions (this develops a self-management approach).

In the community many of our patients attend groups or outpatient clinics for treatment. We recommend bringing any medication or inhalers you may require during your treatment, along with a drink or snack for after your session. We also ask that you consider wearing loosely fitted clothing and suitable footwear (trainer or flat shoes with a good nonslip sole) to engage in your treatment session.

The Neuro Rehabilitation Team accepts patients with a confirmed neurological diagnosis who have ongoing rehabilitation goals. 

For referrals or if you would like more information please contact:

Inpatient Team

Tel. 01282 804822

Community/Outpatient Team (Single point of access)

Tel. 01282 803757

Email: neurorehab.team@elht.nhs.uk

The integrated Neuro Rehabilitation Team work collaboratively towards your goals. During rehabilitation you may be seen by one, or multiple members of the team depending on the type of difficulties you are experiencing, and what the goals are which are being worked towards.

Our team consists of:

Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapists work with you to identify things that make it hard for you to do what you want to do in life. These could include physical difficulties or problems with memory and thinking, vision, or sensation, and problems such as anxiety. They will work with you to practice and develop your skills and confidence.

Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists work with you to identify parts of your movement, sensation and balance that have changed following your stroke. They work with you to help you use both sides of your body and regain as much movement and strength as possible. They will help you move your joints and muscles and will give you exercises and tasks to do yourself.

Psychologists

Psychologists work with you to understand and manage how your condition affects your emotions, thinking and reasoning, or behaviour. Our psychologist can also work with family members, care staff, or other team members, so that they can support your recovery as well as possible.

Speech and Language Therapists

Speech and Language assess your swallow, speech, and language to see if they have been affected by your neurological condition. If problems are identified, they will work with you to set goals and tailor therapy to meet your needs.

Nursing

The nursing team will provide support with medical and holistic care needs. They can support medication management, continence, pressure care, sexual health, alongside education on how your condition may impact you, strategies to overcome these difficulties, and adjustment support to you, your family or are giver.

Assistant Practitioners and Rehab Support Staff

Our rehabilitation support team work alongside the multidisciplinary team completing rehab programmes tailored to your individual goals. They will support with treatment programmes provided by Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Psychology. Our assistant practitioners also facilitate several of our group therapy sessions which are delivered across stroke and neuro rehabilitation

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Neuro Inpatient and Community Therapy Team operate working hours between 08.00 am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday.

The inpatient and community rehabilitation team are based at:

Rakehead Rehabilitation Centre,

Burnley General Teaching Hospital,

Off Casterton Avenue,

Burnley,

BB10 2PQ.

The team also have an Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Service and Hydrotherapy Service at:

Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Department,

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital,

Haslingden Road,

Blackburn,

BB2 3HH

For details regarding visiting hours for Rakehead Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit please liaise with the ward directly as these may vary depending on current trust guidance.

If you would like any further information or support, then please find the links below to wider support agencies

For Patients & Carers:

Stroke Association

https://www.stroke.org.uk

Carers Link Lancashire

(Support unpaid carers across the boroughs of East Lancashire)

https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/

Brainkind

Provide rehabilitation and ongoing support for individuals after brain injury

https://brainkind.org/

For Healthcare Professionals & Students:

Stroke-Specific Education Framework

https://stroke-education.org.uk

Health Education England

https://www.hee.nhs.uk

RCP Stroke Guidelines

https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk

NICE Stroke Guidelines

https://www.nice.org.uk

 NICE Guidelines for Brain Injury

Overview | Head injury: assessment and early management | Guidance | NICE