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Services Offered
- Our dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit provides specialised care in a supportive environment, focusing on maximizing your recovery, independence, and quality of life.
- We know that every stroke is different, and we are here to support you at every stage of your recovery journey.
- Our specialist team includes Consultant Physicians, Rehabilitation Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech & Language Therapists working together for you.
- Our unit features a dedicated rehabilitation gym and specialised equipment designed to help you regain functional abilities.
- Patients have access to quiet, comfortable spaces, including a patient day room, to encourage social interaction and relaxation.
Staff
- Stroke Consultant – Dr Jordi Morell
- Ward Manager – Lauren Moore
- Lead Nurse – Joanne Whitworth
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Jennifer Bryant
- Stroke Specialist Nurse – Rachael Dean
- Therapy Lead – Lisa Barry
Visiting Times
Afternoon 2.00pm to 5.00 pm, Evening 6:00 to 8:00pm
Should you wish to visit your relatives outside of these times please discuss this with the nurse in charge.
Meal Times
We operate protective meal times to allow patients to have their meal without distraction or embarrassment if they have difficulties with eating.
Lunch 12.00pm to 1.00pm, Evening 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
If you normally visit to assist your relative/friend with meals, please inform the nursing staff on the ward who will be happy for this to continue.
Useful Admission Information
Where possible please bring your own nightwear, slippers and toiletries.
Do not keep large amounts of cash or valuables with you whilst in hospital. The Trust do not accept any liability or responsibility for any valuables that are not given to the Trust for safe keeping. .
Children are allowed on the ward at the discretion of the Nurse in Charge at the time, they must be well behaved and supervised by an adult at all times.