Principal Hospitals
Perth Royal Infirmary and Ninewells Hospital have an A&E Department.
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery, if required, is likely to take place at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
After the neurosurgical episode of care is complete, depending on the severity of the injury and the age of the patient, they may go to the George Sharp Unit in Fife or CBIR at the Royal Victoria, if they cannot go home. There is care of the elderly rehabilitation at Perth Royal Infirmary – the ‘Tay’ ward and also there is an Angus Rehabilitation Unit in Stracathro Hospital. There is also elderly rehabilitation within the Medicine for the Elderly wards at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Dundee.
Rehabilitation
The Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation (CBIR) is situated at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Dundee.
They are an area wide service, admitting people from across the whole of Tayside. They provide in-patient rehabilitation to adults aged 16-65 who have complex disability following a brain injury, and who will benefit from interdisciplinary rehabilitation before being discharged from hospital.
All patients have an individual, goal orientated programme tailored to their own needs. With assistance from their families we help patients to achieve their goals in areas of health, activity and wellbeing. Families/carers will have an opportunity to attend the rehabilitation sessions. The team comprises nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, clinical neuropsychologists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitian, technical instructors, clinical co-ordinator, service manager and artist. They also work closely with our colleagues in the acute hospital services and in the community based services. Student training is provided and there are often trainees and students from all disciplines in the centre, taking advantage of excellent learning opportunities.
The Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation is based within the main Royal Victoria Hospital building.
The centre has a flexible visiting policy however we ask visitors if possible to avoid therapy times to ensure that patients get the most out of their individual goal orientated programmes. Weekend visiting can be more flexible, however the centre operates a protected mealtimes policy, therefore visiting is discouraged between 12-1pm and 5-6pm.
Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation Short Film – This short film will introduce you to rehabilitation at the Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation. We hope that the information informs you about this stage of the brain injury rehabilitation journey. The video can help prepare you for spending time with us, whether that is as a patient, relative, friend or student. The film was made in 2005 and while some things have changed we think it still gives an insight into our service. Watch the Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation short film
Contact: The Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Royal Victoria Hospital
Jedburgh Road
DUNDEE
DD2 1SP
Tel: 01382 423161
For details of the Sir George Sharp Unit in Fife, see: www.sabin.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-fife/
Community Support
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership provide an Acquired Brain Injury Service to people aged 16 to 64 who have an acquired brain injury.
The type of support provided is based on individual need and priority is given to people who have sustained their injuries within the last two years.
Acquired brain injury staff can provide information, advice and support in a number of areas:
- Assessment
- Counselling
- Rehabilitation
- Care management
- Training and support for carers
- Information on compensation
- Benefits
- Returning to work
- Driving
- Local support groups
Patients who are in the Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee, will be referred to the service. Angus Health and Social Care Partnership will undertake an assessment of needs, implement a plan to enable a return to home and support continued rehabilitation.
If the brain-injured person is in another hospital or in the community, a referral can be made on their behalf to social work for an assessment of need.
Contact: Angus Health and Social Care Partnership Acquired Brain Injury Service
Tel: 03452 777 778
Email: firstcontact@angus.gov.uk
Website: www.angus.gov.uk
Third Sector Support
Headway Dundee & Angus provide an opportunity to talk and socialise with others in a similar situation. Headway Dundee and Angus fortnightly social groups meet in Dundee. The groups are all member led and the activities vary based on the requirements of the people attending.
The charity offer social outings, activities and on occasion, complimentary therapies.
- Fortnightly social group in Dundee
- Recreational activities including arts and crafts and games
- Quizzes and Bingo
- Social events and outings.
A brain injury affects the whole family, and usually people are thrust into the role of carer with no prior warning. Headway Tayside groups and committee are designed for brain injury survivors and carers, Therefore the charity fully understand the problems and pressures that people face on a daily basis. Whether you want an informal chat or would like further information, Headway Tayside can help.
Contact: Headway Dundee & Angus
c/o Caledonian House, Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB
Tel: 0800 027 2233
Email: maildesk@headwaydundeeandangus.org.uk
Website: www.headwaydundeeandangus.org.uk
Headway Perth and Kinross services provide an opportunity to talk to others in a similar situation. Everyone responds differently to the realities of life after an ABI and Headway Perth and Kinross understand this.
The charities brain injured members and their carers offer each other a tremendous amount of practical and emotional support at their fortnightly meetings, group outings and via the links with Headway UK.
- A fortnightly meeting of the group (every second Wednesday evening)
- Recreational activities including arts and crafts and games nights
- Social events and group outings.
Contact: Headway Perth and Kinross
The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP
Tel: 07826 519 567
Email: maria.burnett@headway.org.uk
Website: www.headway.org.uk
Third Sector Support – Children and Young People
When a child acquires a brain injury it can have a devastating effect on all the family. The Child Brain Injury Trust is a UK-wide charity that supports families and professionals working with children and young people who find themselves in need of more information about what has happened. More details about how their staff in Scotland can help can be found here:
Contact: (For correspondence only)
Child Brain Injury Trust
101 Rose Street, South Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 3JG
Tel: 01313 572388
Email: https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/contact/
Website: https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. They aim to:
- raise awareness of children’s rights to extra support in school
- help families and schools work together to ensure children get the support they need
- provide advice to children and young people who might be struggling in school.
They offer lots of ways to access help including a telephone helpline, guides, factsheets and outreach work. All the information and advice provided is independant and impartial.
Contact details can be found here.
Website: https://enquire.org.uk/
Cerebra are a national charity dedicated to helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.
Cerebra
The MacGregor Office, Jolly Tar Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 3LW
Helpline (freephone): 0800 328 1159
Telephone: +44 (0) 1267 244200
Email: enquiries@cerebra.org.uk
The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments (SCCMI)
Based at the Craighalbert Centre in Cumbernauld, SCCMI provide educational and therapy services for children and young people throughout Scotland affected by cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, which result in disorders of learning, movement and communication.
Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments
The Craighalbert Centre, 1 Craighalbert Way, Cumbernauld, G68 0LS
T: 01236 456100
E: sccmi@craighalbert.org.uk
Website: http://www.craighalbert.co.uk/
For additional local third sector support, see: http://www.hiid.org.uk/
Updated: 23/12/2019