Brain injuries, strokes & neurological conditions

Our services

An acquired neurological condition is any condition that affects the brain, spine or nerves which was not present at birth. Having a stroke / head injury or receiving a diagnosis of an acquired neurological condition can be an unsettling and confusing time. It is therefore important that you have access to the right support for your needs.

Rehabilitation is the process of helping you to restore skills that you have lost or that have become more difficult since your diagnosis. We work with you to help you reach your full potential with individually identified and specified goals. These goals could include the following:

• To regain independence or adapting in activities of daily living that are important to you.
• To improve/manage changes to mobility, posture and movement problems
• To improve/manage changes to swallowing and communication
• To learn more about your condition and associated difficulties
• To be supported with emotional and /or cognitive changes associated with your neurological condition
• To learn about self-management of your symptoms

In addition to 1:1 therapy, the CNRT offers a range of therapy group sessions. We will work with you and your carers to ensure that your rehabilitation is carried over into your everyday activities at home. The CNRT may offer you appointments in clinics, in your own home or in other community locations.

The people we see

We provide rehabilitation for any person aged 18 or over with either a Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin GP and a confirmed diagnosis of an acquired disorder of the central nervous system. This may include:

• Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury,
• Stroke
• Huntington’s Disease,
• Motor Neurone Disease,
• Multiple Sclerosis,
• Multiple Systems Atrophy,
• Parkinson’s
• Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
• ME / CFS

New patients

Clients can be referred to the CNRT by their GP, medical consultant or other healthcare professional using our dedicated referral form from our 'For Care Professional' page.

Existing patients

Clients who are already known to the service may have the option to self-refer for additional input in response to a change in their circumstances and/or deterioration in their neurological condition.

Services we do not offer

The Service will not normally see clients with:

• Congenital conditions
• No clear neurological diagnosis
• Functional neurological conditions (somatoform disorders)
• Epilepsy as a primary diagnosis
• Spinal conditions / Spinal Cord Injury
• Dementia

What to bring with you

• A relative or carer to support the initial assessment (if required)
• Current list of medication
• Other relevant medical correspondence
• A sling (or other transfer aid) if hoisting is required for personal care and toileting
• Glasses and hearing aids
• Any incontinence products required
• Any communication aids
• Walking aids or orthotics
• Drink and a snack (if appropriate)

Please let us know in advance if you require additional communication support relating to the Accessible Information Standard.