BrainNav does not necessarily endorse or recommend any service listed and no
liability for accuracy of information can be accepted, see
HERE for more information.
OT and Physiotherapy consultants have specialised in Brain Injury Rehab.
We also work with specialist Brain Injury Case Managers on specific cases.
Psicon case manage a few cases. We also work with a specialist personal trainer
(4 years experience in supporting patients with Brain Injury)
We support a client focused approach to all cases, mental health of patients are prioritised
Division of Neuropsychology
Division of Clinical Psychology
- Third party insurance solicitors
Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
This Service was mapped by Kent ABI Forum. 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
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
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
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
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 develop skills through voluntary work and activity.
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.
No Data for NMDS
PSICON
Location and Contact details70 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ Telephone: 01227 379099 Email: enquiries@psicon.co.uk http://www.psicon.co.uk |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisation
miles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedFeb 19, 2013 |
Further Details
Psicon offers mutidisciplinary community neurological rehab for people who have suffered an ABI. The rehab service is lead by a consultant clinical neuropsychologist.OT and Physiotherapy consultants have specialised in Brain Injury Rehab.
We also work with specialist Brain Injury Case Managers on specific cases.
Psicon case manage a few cases. We also work with a specialist personal trainer
(4 years experience in supporting patients with Brain Injury)
We support a client focused approach to all cases, mental health of patients are prioritised
Services available
| ABI Specialist | National | Regional | Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychology |
|
|
|
|
| Community support |
|
|
|
|
| Family Support |
|
|
|
|
| Information |
|
|
|
|
| Neuropsychology |
|
|
|
|
| Occupational Therapy |
|
|
|
|
| Physiotherapy |
|
|
|
|
| Psychiatry |
|
|
|
|
| Psychology |
|
|
|
|
| Support Workers |
|
|
|
|
| Training (for clients/patients) |
|
|
|
|
| Training (for families/carers) |
|
|
|
|
| Training (for staff) |
|
|
|
|
| Vocational Support |
|
|
|
|
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:
Memberships: British Psychological SocietyDivision of Neuropsychology
Division of Clinical Psychology
Referrals can be made by
| GP |
|
| Consultant |
|
| Healthcare Professional |
|
| Self/Advocate/Family |
|
| Other professional eg Social Care/Case Manager |
|
- Third party insurance solicitors
How are services paid for?
| Regularly | Sometimes | Never | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS | ? | ? | ? |
| Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
| Jointly funded by NHS & Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
Typical duration that a service is offered
Depending on nature of ABI and difficulties rehab support can be short term with focus on a special problem eg Memory rehab treatment can be completed within 6-9 sessions. Complex cases requiring support from all members of rehab team input can be over yearsThis Service was mapped by Kent ABI Forum. 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.
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.
SOMEONE TO TALK TO
[Code 110]Patient description
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
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.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
[Code 125]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 develop skills through voluntary work and activity.
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 hereNo Data for NMDS
