The following national rehabilitation centres may accept suitable referrals from across Scotland.
Astley Ainslie Hospital
The Astley Ainslie Hospital provides rehabilitation services for adults with acquired brain injury, stroke, orthopaedic injuries, limb amputation, and progressive neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS).
The Acquired Brain Injury rehabilitation service is provided by a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team in a 40 bedded unit at Charles Bell Pavilion. This includes the Scottish Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (SBIRS) which provides tertiary referral services for patients in those health board regions that do not have local access to inpatient brain injury rehabilitation. The inpatient team includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and neuropsychology. The unit also provides assessment of Disorders of Consciousness.
Though the service is predominantly targeted at the 16-67 year age group, patients in older age groups, who have similar needs are frequently admitted. In addition to managing patients with traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, the unit has also developed expertise in inpatient rehabilitation for patients with stroke; progressive neurological disorders; neurological cancers; non-traumatic spinal disorders and polyneuropathies.
Contact: Rehabilitation Service
Astley Ainslie Hospital
133 Grange Loan
Edinburgh
EH9 2HL
Tel no: 0131 537 9039
Email: RehabServices.AAH@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Robert Fergusson Unit
The Robert Fergusson Unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is sited in a purpose built 20-bed unit. The unit provides a national service for the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex needs following an ABI, it specialises in the assessment and treatment of behavioural and neuropsychiatric sequelae of ABI, in particular significant/severe behavioural difficulties and aggression.
It is a national NHS neurorehabilitation service for patients (18-65yrs). Referrals can be made to one of medical team (Dr Langrell/Dr Welch/Dr Carson) and a visit to the patient will then be arranged. If, following initial assessment, it is felt that the patient would benefit from a period of assessment and rehabilitation in the unit, then the referring clinician must seek approval from the host Health Board, who will be responsible for funding this.
Contact: Robert Fergusson Unit
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Morningside Terrace
Edinburgh EH10 5HF
Tel: 0131 441 8631 or 0131 441 8637
Graham Anderson House
Patients who are suitable for rehabilitation may be referred to Graham Anderson House. Graham Anderson House is a specialist neurobehavioural assessment and post-acute rehabilitation hospital in Glasgow, for people with a non-progressive acquired brain injury (ABI). They specialise in the rehabilitation of people who are experiencing behavioural disorders following an acquired brain injury. They can take referrals for people detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. The centre is run by the Disabilities Trust. In addition to the main 25 bed hospital, there are four single storey properties (Eastfields, each with bedrooms or flats for four individuals) which include transitional living opportunities.
Contact: Graham Anderson House
1161 Springburn Road
Glasgow, G21 1UU
Tel: 0141 4046060
Email: gahadmin@thedtgroup.org
Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre
Patients may also be referred to the Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre. Murdostoun Castle is a private centre run by the Huntercombe group. The centre provides treatment, care and support for individuals with physical and some cognitive impairments as a result of a brain injury or other progressive neurological conditions.
Contact: Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre
Bonkle, Newmains
Wishaw, ML2 9BY
Tel: 01698 384055
Email: murdostoun@huntercombe.com