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QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Services in Banstead, Surrey has provided expert rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injuries, such as stroke, for nearly 30 years.

Stroke services at QEF’s Neuro Rehabilitation Centre

QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Services

We provide the right support, so that our stroke clients can improve their functionality and regain their quality of life. We also work closely with families to support them through the process of rehabilitation and planning for the next steps.

What you can expect at QEF

When you arrive at QEF after a stroke, you’ll be shown to your own bedroom, and our team of therapists will assess your specific needs. They will draw up an individual programme to help you with your cognitive, communication, physical, social and functional abilities.

Our services are available on a residential, day placement or outpatient basis depending on your requirements, stage of recovery and the funding or budget available.

Depending upon your rehabilitation plan, you will receive the following:

• Our specialist nurses and rehab staff provide 24/7 care to all our clients

• Our physiotherapists work with you to improve your muscle strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, encouraging and supporting you to get around

• Our speech and language therapists will help with any difficulties in eating and swallowing, and work with you to help improve your communication, speech or language if impaired

• Our occupational therapists support you in managing everyday tasks, such as personal care, domestic activities and household management. We can also help with wheelchair assessments and community access

• Our clinical psychologists will support you in a variety of ways, including individual and/or family psychological therapy sessions, learning strategies to manage cognitive or behavioural difficulties, and assessing capacity to make decisions

• Our consultant in rehabilitation medicine will advise and help with any medication you may need

“I can’t thank you wonderful people enough for what you have done for me over the last three months. You have given me HOPE that I can get my life back on track.” Jenny T

For more information, contact us: 01737 356 222 • neurorehab@qef.org.ukQEF Neuro Rehabilitation Services Banstead Place, Park Road, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3EE

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Paul’s story

“The staff have such a ‘can-do’, encouraging attitude and are always cheerful. They gave me the confidence to do things like take the bus on my own, and I can see big improvements in my speech, language and walking.”

Paul was a detective and a keen photographer. In 2017 he suffered a stroke, and came to QEF unable to use his right arm and with significant weakness in his right leg. He had lost sight in his left eye, and had difficulty speaking, understanding and communicating.

Through a mix of physiotherapy on his arm and leg (including balance work, stretches and strengthening exercises), occupational therapy and SLT, Paul made huge progress. By the time he went home he was able to walk with a stick and make himself understood. He continued to attend QEF as an outpatient for 10 weeks. He can now walk independently, and is setting up his own photography business.

July 2017

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Jenni’s story

“All the staff [at QEF] are wonderful, from the rehab and nursing staff to the office workers. They’re always smiling and ready to help, and have supported and encouraged me the whole time I’ve been here.”

Jenni had a stroke early in 2017. When she first arrived at QEF she couldn’t sit up on her own, her right leg and right arm were paralysed, and she had very little speech.

Exercises built up her core strength, and within a short time she was able to sit up unaided. Her physio has included walking and stretching exercises, and OT exercises with a pole helped to strengthen her arm. She especially enjoyed the speech and language therapy, making steady progress, and can now walk using a stick.

Since her return home she has continued to attend regular physio and SLT sessions, and hopes to return to work soon.

Jenni says: