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The clinical team includes a Consultant in Neurorehabilitation; a Clinical Psychologist; an Assistant Psychologist; a Speech and Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist. We have close links with Headway; the Oliver Zangwill Centre; the physiotherapists in the locality community rehabiliation teams and The Physical and sensory discability team at the County Council. We aim to help people make the best recovery they can by offering information, advice and support using the following;
a. individual holisitic assessments to define client centred, goal directed, rehabilitation plans
b.1;1 therapy;
c.group sessions;
d.coordination of multi agency case conferences;
e.family work and carer training;
f.close working with employers where appropriate;
g.providing a forum for multi-agency discussion of complex cases.
Service hosted by Cambridge Community Services.
working closely with Headway Cambridgeshire; individual staff members of national professional organisations as well as UKABIF.
- Currently referrals are directed vis the Addnebrookes neurotrauma clinic. This may be reviewed as the service is developed.
People can refer themselves if they have been treated in the service already.
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
Charitably funded (no payment required)
- The Evelyn trust have funded the set up of this service as part of a 5 year neurorehabiliaiton project. As the service is hosted by CCS so is part of hte NHS.
Most patients have 3-6 months of weekly / 2X weekly sessions, than many will be offered attendance at a series of weekly groups for a further 6 months to year.
All will be offered annual review with decision then as to best follow up plan.
This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
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Medically stable, but low awareness or response persists beyond eg 3 weeks after sedation withdrawn, ICP corrected and medically stable.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, living in community, aiming to enter/return to employment
Sites
Outpatient clinic – acute or community hospital or other community location
Description of rehabilitation input
Multidisciplinary diagnostic and triage clinic, including expert medical input, with specialist brain injury nurse and/or neuropsychological assessment and support and follow-along available. Education, emotional and social support, both for patient and family. Liaison with/advice to GP and employer.
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.
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
Evelyn Community Head Injury Service
Location and Contact detailsfor referrals currently; Box 120, Addenbrookes, Cambridge, for attending service; Davison House, Brookfields Hospital Site, Mill road, cambrudge Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 0QQ Telephone: 01223 723177 Email: echis@ccs.nhs.uk http://in development |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisation
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Further Details
The Evelyn Community Head Injury service offers Community based neruorehabiliation for adults with traumatic brain injury aged 18 and over living in Cambridgehsire. The team is based at the Old Chapel, Brookfields Hospital, Mill road, Cambridge. Referrals can be made via the neurotrauma Clinic ( box 167/120), Addenbrookes, Cambridge.The clinical team includes a Consultant in Neurorehabilitation; a Clinical Psychologist; an Assistant Psychologist; a Speech and Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist. We have close links with Headway; the Oliver Zangwill Centre; the physiotherapists in the locality community rehabiliation teams and The Physical and sensory discability team at the County Council. We aim to help people make the best recovery they can by offering information, advice and support using the following;
a. individual holisitic assessments to define client centred, goal directed, rehabilitation plans
b.1;1 therapy;
c.group sessions;
d.coordination of multi agency case conferences;
e.family work and carer training;
f.close working with employers where appropriate;
g.providing a forum for multi-agency discussion of complex cases.
Services available
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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:
NHS governance procedures in place.Service hosted by Cambridge Community Services.
working closely with Headway Cambridgeshire; individual staff members of national professional organisations as well as UKABIF.
Referrals can be made by
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- Currently referrals are directed vis the Addnebrookes neurotrauma clinic. This may be reviewed as the service is developed.
People can refer themselves if they have been treated in the service already.
How are services paid for?
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
| Regularly | Sometimes | Never | |
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| Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
| Jointly funded by NHS & Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
Charitably funded (no payment required)
- The Evelyn trust have funded the set up of this service as part of a 5 year neurorehabiliaiton project. As the service is hosted by CCS so is part of hte NHS.
Typical duration that a service is offered
Most patients have 3-6 months of weekly / 2X weekly sessions, than many will be offered attendance at a series of weekly groups for a further 6 months to year.
All will be offered annual review with decision then as to best follow up plan.
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 hereA 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.
BRAIN INJURY CLINIC
[Code 85]Patient description
Medically stable, living in community, aiming to enter/return to employment
Sites
Outpatient clinic – acute or community hospital or other community location
Description of rehabilitation input
Multidisciplinary diagnostic and triage clinic, including expert medical input, with specialist brain injury nurse and/or neuropsychological assessment and support and follow-along available. Education, emotional and social support, both for patient and family. Liaison with/advice to GP and employer.
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.
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
