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> Assessment of consciousness for legal purposes
> Complex physical disabilities / posture / pressure care problems
> Behavioural / cognitive / communications disabilities
> Ongoing acute medical needs (e.g. tracheostomy)
> Complex spasticity / tone problems.
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Patient description
Needs in-patient care due to physical dependency, or the need for specialist therapy equipment, a safe environment, supervision, or intensity of therapy, in a unit with the expertise and experience in rehabilitation of a condition (Level 1)which cannot be provided in a local specialist centre or in the community (Level 2) which cannot be provided in the community.
Sites
Level 1: Regional specialized centre Level 2: Local specialist centre, Acute or community hospital
Description of rehabilitation input
Needs inpatient care due to physical dependency, or need for specialist therapy equipment, safe environment, supervision or intensity of therapy which cannot be provided in community
Patient description
Medically stable, but low awareness or response persists beyond eg 3 weeks after sedation withdrawn, ICP corrected and medically stable. Able to benefit from medical and physical therapy to prevent complications and support recovery.
Sites
Community hospital or specialist inpatient
Description of rehabilitation input
Assessment/active rehabilitation phase which needs to be distinguished from long term care, although planning care increasingly important aim after some (eg 6) months. Patients may go to active participation unit if they improve sufficiently.
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, 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.
Level 2 (local specialist rehabilitation services): Treat patients with Category B needs (and some Category A needs) and is led/supported by a consultant trained and accredited in rehabilitation medicine
Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services (CCSRS)
Location and Contact detailsUnthank Road Norwich Norfolk NR2 2PJ http://www.ccsrs.org.uk |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisation
miles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedMar 21, 2012 |
Further Details
This centre provides a wide range of post-acute inpatient and community services for patients with complex neurological disabilities due to a spinal injury, acquired brain injury or other neurological condition.> Assessment of consciousness for legal purposes
> Complex physical disabilities / posture / pressure care problems
> Behavioural / cognitive / communications disabilities
> Ongoing acute medical needs (e.g. tracheostomy)
> Complex spasticity / tone problems.
Services available
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Neuropsychology |
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Nursing |
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Physiotherapy |
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Psychology |
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Speech & Language Therapy |
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National = country wide, Regional = offering a
service within 150 miles, Local = offering a service within 50
miles
This service adheres to the following Regulatory Frameworks / is affiliated to the following bodies:
Referrals can be made by
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Self/Advocate/Family |
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How are services paid for?

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Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
Jointly funded by NHS & Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
Typical duration that a service is offered
No DataThis 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 IN HOSPITAL
[Code 40]Patient description
Needs in-patient care due to physical dependency, or the need for specialist therapy equipment, a safe environment, supervision, or intensity of therapy, in a unit with the expertise and experience in rehabilitation of a condition (Level 1)which cannot be provided in a local specialist centre or in the community (Level 2) which cannot be provided in the community.
Sites
Level 1: Regional specialized centre Level 2: Local specialist centre, Acute or community hospital
Description of rehabilitation input
Needs inpatient care due to physical dependency, or need for specialist therapy equipment, safe environment, supervision or intensity of therapy which cannot be provided in community
A BRAIN INJURY REHAB UNIT
[Code 60]Patient description
Medically stable, but low awareness or response persists beyond eg 3 weeks after sedation withdrawn, ICP corrected and medically stable. Able to benefit from medical and physical therapy to prevent complications and support recovery.
Sites
Community hospital or specialist inpatient
Description of rehabilitation input
Assessment/active rehabilitation phase which needs to be distinguished from long term care, although planning care increasingly important aim after some (eg 6) months. Patients may go to active participation unit if they improve sufficiently.
REHAB 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.
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.
This service is defined by the NMDS (National Minimum Data Set) codes as:
For an explanation of the NMDS, please click hereLevel 2 (local specialist rehabilitation services): Treat patients with Category B needs (and some Category A needs) and is led/supported by a consultant trained and accredited in rehabilitation medicine