Community Neurological Rehabilitation - South
This service provides assessment and therapy to patients in Adur, Worthing and Chanctonbury who have any neurological diagnosis, to maximise their independence and manage their condition.
What does this service provide?
Who we are
We are a specialist community-based neurological team comprising of registered and unregistered staff who visit people in their own homes.
What we do
We see patients with a confirmed neurological diagnosis who require support from a multi-disciplinary team. This includes conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, stroke, brain injury as well as many others.
Appointment information
Appointment types
We offer a variety of options, including home visits, telephone reviews and video consultations.
Where your appointment will be
We are community-based and see people in their homes.
Who you'll see at your appointment
Our team is made up of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a stroke nurse, speech and language therapists, therapy practitioners and rehabilitation assistants.
Preparing for your appointment
We will provide an initial assessment in your home or by telephone to establish your priorities and level of need and risk. There is usually a waiting time for therapy which will be discussed at your first appointment. Together we work towards your personal rehabilitation goals to help you improve your abilities and function in day-to-day life. We will work closely with you and your relatives and carers and give you things to work on in-between visits.
There will be at least one face-to-face visit to check your observations and blood pressure, or you can send these to us if you are already taking these.
Our specialists will provide a more detailed rehabilitation assessment, for example, one of our physiotherapists, speech therapists or occupational therapists. They will plan therapy and create actions to help you move towards your goals and priorities in a realistic timescale.
Ongoing therapy and practice may be provided by therapy assistants under guidance of registered staff. We will encourage you to participate and be active in your own rehabilitation and management plans. We'll provide education and advice regarding your condition and any actions you can take to improve long term outcomes of health and wellbeing. With your consent, we may need to liaise with your GP, consultants, employers, and family members.
What happens after my treatment or therapy plan ends?
You will be given advice to follow after your therapy ends. If you have a long-term neurological condition, you can usually self-refer yourself back to the team.
How can I access this service?
Our service has specific referral criteria. Please discuss potential referrals via the phone or email – details are available in ‘who to contact for more information’. For new patients we will need confirmation of diagnosis from a GP or consultant before we can assess you. All patients need to have a registered GP in West Sussex, within the locality of Adur, Worthing and Chanctonbury.
Where can I access this service?
Where can I find resources for this service?
The Stroke Association – website providing information on the types of stroke, the effects and support. For details of local support, please contact 0303 3033 100
Different Strokes – website run by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors, providing resources, information and support
MS Society – website providing information and support for those suffering with multiple sclerosis
MND Association – website providing information and support for those suffering with motor neurone disease
Parkinson’s – website providing information and support on Parkinson’s, to help you manage the condition
Headway – website providing information to help you improve your life after a brain injury. For more information, please contact 0808 800 2244
Say Aphasia - The Say Aphasia Charity provides information and supportive drop-in groups for people with aphasia in the UK. For more information, please phone 07796 143 118 or email
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Contact details
You can contact PALS by the following:
Telephone: 01273 242 292Email: sc-tr.pals@nhs.net
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