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This is achieved through assessment and identification of clinical need. Service is delivered at two levels:
- Case management, linking in with commissioning functions. Placement with a wide range of providers is facilitated and managed by the team on behalf of NHS Bedfordshire
- Community rehabilitation. Where possible episodes of rehabilitation closer to home are provided including multi-disciplinary interventions and co-ordination with other support services
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Patient description
Medically stable, able to actively participate with and benefit from therapy. Will include spectrum of initial severity of injury with a small minority derived from Code 05 category
Sites
Domiciliary or day hospital
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary co-ordinated management therapy aimed at community re-integration/inclusion by enhancing independence, wellbeing, & assist return to work/education. In collaboration with Social Services, neuropsychiatry, voluntary and statutory services. Includes treatment of patients in their own homes, or with live-in carers.
Patient description
Medically stable, independently mobile, primarily cognitive impairments likely to benefit from intensive neuropsychological therapy
Sites
Domiciliary or day hospital
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary, holistic and intensive assessment and therapy programme – addressing individual cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs, with the aim of a return to work, studies or independent community life.
Patient description
Medically stable, living in community, aiming to enter/return to employment
Sites
Domiciliary, community-based or residential
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary programme addressing all aspects of occupational activity, including, specialist assessment, work preparation, job search, job coaching and workplace support, and employer/college education and support.
Patient description
Medically stable, but permanent disability
Sites
Domiciliary, residential or nursing home, respite unit
Description of rehabilitation input
Life long prevention of avoidable complications involving residual physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems, on a domiciliary, outpatient or respite basis.
Patient description
Medically stable. Able to live in the community alone or with others.
Sites
Client's home/the community
Description of rehabilitation input
Enablement, support and care to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, sorting out benefits, day supervision & respite care. Specific attention paid to Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment and structuring activity towards achieving goals. Includes support that may be purchased with a personal budget.
Patient description
Medically stable. Wanting to engage further with the community, alone or with others.
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Organised activity in the community offering opportunities to to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, Specific attention paid to: Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment Structured daytime activity within the individual's competency framework. Includes Day activities, Day Centres, clubs and activity that may be purchased with a personal budget.
Patient description
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Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Providing practical/ technological solutions to challenges and limitations imposed by cognitive, behavioural and physical disability.
Patient description
Carer support from initial injury, patient support when able to communicate
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Assessment, guidance, management of care and support and rehabilitation needs; involving close liaison/working with the family.
Level 3B (local non-specialist rehabilitation services): Treat patients with Category D needs and can be led by non-medical staff
Acquired Brain Injury Service
Location and Contact detailsDisability Resource Centre Poynter's Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4TP Telephone: 01582 709037 |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisation
miles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedAug 23, 2012 |
Further Details
The Acquired Brain Injury Service is a county wide service offering timely, person centred rehabilitation from the onset of injury onwards through the recovery pathway. The service is offered to individuals whose needs are compex and cannot be met by local services.This is achieved through assessment and identification of clinical need. Service is delivered at two levels:
- Case management, linking in with commissioning functions. Placement with a wide range of providers is facilitated and managed by the team on behalf of NHS Bedfordshire
- Community rehabilitation. Where possible episodes of rehabilitation closer to home are provided including multi-disciplinary interventions and co-ordination with other support services
Services available
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National = country wide, Regional = offering a
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This service adheres to the following Regulatory Frameworks / is affiliated to the following bodies:
Referrals can be made by
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Typical duration that a service is offered
Dependent on clinical need. Episodes of rehabiliation can be extended across the recovery pathway as individual needs change.This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Services available are defined by the following EHIG Rehabilitation Codes
For an explanation of the codings please click hereREHAB AT HOME
[Code 70]Patient description
Medically stable, able to actively participate with and benefit from therapy. Will include spectrum of initial severity of injury with a small minority derived from Code 05 category
Sites
Domiciliary or day hospital
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary co-ordinated management therapy aimed at community re-integration/inclusion by enhancing independence, wellbeing, & assist return to work/education. In collaboration with Social Services, neuropsychiatry, voluntary and statutory services. Includes treatment of patients in their own homes, or with live-in carers.
COGNITIVE THERAPY
[Code 80]Patient description
Medically stable, independently mobile, primarily cognitive impairments likely to benefit from intensive neuropsychological therapy
Sites
Domiciliary or day hospital
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary, holistic and intensive assessment and therapy programme – addressing individual cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs, with the aim of a return to work, studies or independent community life.
HELP GETTING BACK TO WORK
[Code 90]Patient description
Medically stable, living in community, aiming to enter/return to employment
Sites
Domiciliary, community-based or residential
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary programme addressing all aspects of occupational activity, including, specialist assessment, work preparation, job search, job coaching and workplace support, and employer/college education and support.
CONTINUING REHAB WHEN YOU NEED IT
[Code 100]Patient description
Medically stable, but permanent disability
Sites
Domiciliary, residential or nursing home, respite unit
Description of rehabilitation input
Life long prevention of avoidable complications involving residual physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems, on a domiciliary, outpatient or respite basis.
SUPPORT AT HOME
[Code 115]Patient description
Medically stable. Able to live in the community alone or with others.
Sites
Client's home/the community
Description of rehabilitation input
Enablement, support and care to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, sorting out benefits, day supervision & respite care. Specific attention paid to Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment and structuring activity towards achieving goals. Includes support that may be purchased with a personal budget.
SOMETHING TO DO
[Code 120]Patient description
Medically stable. Wanting to engage further with the community, alone or with others.
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Organised activity in the community offering opportunities to to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, Specific attention paid to: Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment Structured daytime activity within the individual's competency framework. Includes Day activities, Day Centres, clubs and activity that may be purchased with a personal budget.
EQUIPMENT
[Code 135]Patient description
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Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Providing practical/ technological solutions to challenges and limitations imposed by cognitive, behavioural and physical disability.
CASE MANAGEMENT
[Code 140]Patient description
Carer support from initial injury, patient support when able to communicate
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Assessment, guidance, management of care and support and rehabilitation needs; involving close liaison/working with the family.
This service is defined by the NMDS (National Minimum Data Set) codes as:
For an explanation of the NMDS, please click hereLevel 3B (local non-specialist rehabilitation services): Treat patients with Category D needs and can be led by non-medical staff
