Specialist Rehabilitation – NHS Forth Valley

The Specialist Rehabilitation Service is a nurse- and AHP-led rehabilitation unit providing specialist care for patients with complex rehabilitation needs. We frequently work with people who have sustained brain injuries, as well as those living with a wide range of neurological conditions.

We are not a condition-specific service, and therefore referrals for complex conditions are considered on a case-by-case basis. We are also proud to be an integral part of the Scottish Major Trauma Network.

Our multidisciplinary team includes nurses, nursing assistants, therapists, therapy assistants and clinical psychologists. We also have access to rehabilitation consultants, pharmacists, psychiatrists and orthotists as required.

The therapy team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and dietitians, who provide input on the ward Monday to Friday.

You can contact the Specialist Rehabilitation Service on 01786 444804.

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The Specialist Rehabilitation Service is a nurse and therapy-led rehabilitation unit which provides specialist care, mainly for patients with a wide range of neurological and other conditions who have complex rehabilitation needs. The service is also part of the Scottish Major Trauma Network.

What the team does

Staff often work with people with brain injuries and a wide range of neurological conditions, but can see any patient who requires intensive rehabilitation from two or more disciplines (e.g., physiotherapy and speech and language therapy). Their aim is to help patients regain skills lost due to an accident or illness, including physical, cognitive and communication abilities. The team engages patients in daily therapy sessions and work with them to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The service is made up of nurses, nursing assistants, therapists (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians), therapy assistants and clinical psychologists. Support can also be provided by a rehabilitation consultant, pharmacists, psychiatrists and orthotists, if required.

At SRU, we recognise that family and friends play a key role in our patients’ wellbeing and recovery. As such, we encourage them to participate in their loved ones’ rehabilitation and join therapy sessions and social activities wherever appropriate.

What rehabilitation involves

Rehabilitation in the SRU is an intensive process that requires patients to participate in daily therapy, along with the support of their family and friends. Patients usually participate in several therapy sessions a day.

They are encouraged to set goals and take ownership of their rehabilitation by being active participants in their therapy programme and practising between sessions.

The unit

The Specialist Rehabilitation Unit is based in the Thistle Suite, in the Bellfield Centre at Stirling Health and Care Village.

The unit comprises single en-suite bedrooms, each equipped with a television and mini fridge to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for patients.

A range of communal facilities is also available, including a dining room and social room, where patients can participate in therapeutic, social and rehabilitation-focused activities.

Patients have access to an on-site gym to support their rehabilitation programme, as well as a café where they can practise and develop everyday living and independent living skills in a real-world setting.

Contact the Specialist Rehabilitation Unit on 01786 444804.