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Referrals can be made if a person meets the following criteria: A confirmed neurological diagnosis, is registered with a Nottingham GP, is aged 16 years or over, has deterioration in functional level including a change in symptoms since their last therapy input, has specific rehabilitation goals and has realistic expections for our intervention.

Saebo product assessment and follow-up treatment (please note that the purchase of the splint is NOT funded by the NHS).

Electrical muscle stimulation (a treatment that may benefit people who have difficulty moving due to damage to their brain or spinal cord).

Group sessions Balance, Core Stability, Upper Limb and Gym classes.

Gait re-education (helping patients learn to walk normally again, which may include using walking aids and treadmill training).

Re-education of normal movement strategies.

Advice on self-management of your condition.

Designing individual exercise programmes in line with the latest evidence based guidelines.

In other service-related news, Mental Health Matters (MHM), a nationwide charity providing support for people with mental health needs, has launched a new mental health helpline for people in the Sunderland and South Tyneside area.Our team of specialist physiotherapists can help patients who are having difficulty with their balance, mobility, muscle and joint stiffness, muscle weakness, tonal changes (spasticity or flaccidity), pain, reduced fitness and stamina, completing everyday tasks (e.g.

Prehab is an area which is gaining momentum in cancer care, and I am delighted to be part of the new service here at NUH.”

“I am proud Nottingham University Hospitals will now be offering this innovative service to enable our patients to receive the very best preparation for their cancer surgery. This is our goal and our new gym facilities at City Hospital will help deliver this. “It is amazing how providing exercise and support before treatment can really help cancer patients to feel more resilient and prepared, and can ultimately improve their quality of life. Within the Nottingham University Hospitals statement, the trust ‘hopes’ that patients undergoing the prehab service will experience outcomes such as: fewer post treatment complications enhanced recovery following treatment reduced length of hospital stays improved cardiorespiratory fitness better neuro-cognitive functions and enriched quality of life.Īyleen Haywood, Prehab Team, commented on the launch of the new service: “We are very excited to be able to offer this new prehab service for cancer patients. The “prehab” service – based at Nottingham City Hospital and supported by community exercise provider, ABL (A Better Life), and Self Help UK – will support patients in building their physical and emotional resilience while preparing for forthcoming treatment, as well as help them to cope with their diagnosis.Īdditionally, the Prehab Team will promote exercise, physical activity, nutrition and psychological interventions for service users, and ensure patients within the community have access to the ‘holistic’ and ‘personalised’ service if required. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a new rehabilitation service for cancer patients to prepare mentally and physically for surgery.