The Dorset stroke and neuro service (North/West) provides community specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation and disability management to all patients who need it. This may include advice, support and signposting, intensive rehabilitation, non-intensive specialist rehabilitation or complex management, for people leaving hospital early after a stroke and people living in the community with their condition. Pathways of care are tailored to patient’s needs.
It is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team with knowledge, skills, and experience in managing stroke and neurological conditions and this includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, social worker, stroke nurses, psychology, rehabilitation assistants and stroke and neuro navigators.
We aim to be one point of contact for all needs related to stroke and neuro conditions which may include:
- therapy provision
- return to work support
- information giving and advice regarding your condition
- services or social issues such as benefits or housing
- carer support
- psychological support
- navigation of community groups
- stroke prevention and education.
There is no time limit for involvement with the service and you can access the service at any time during your recovery/condition.
We offer all patients a six-month stroke review following discharge from hospital. All six month stroke reviews are completed virtually via video call or telephone.
If you, or your loved one, require support, please contact us at dhc.