Our multi-disciplinary team comprises of a consultant clinical engineer (who is the lead clinician), an occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, consultant paediatrician, physiotherapist and rehabilitation engineer.
Multi-disciplinary team: A multi-disciplinary team (MDT) is a group of health and care staff who are members of different organisations and professions (e.g. GPs, social workers, nurses), that work together to make decisions regarding the treatment of individual patients and service users. MDTs are used in both health and care settings.
We provide specialist knowledge and expertise in electronic assistive technology, to enable you to achieve your full potential.
Our assessments take place over 2–2.5 days and start by assessing your posture and the postural equipment you are using. You can share any problems, difficulties, or the benefits of your equipment, and with your agreement and we may take some photos of you using your equipment as a record. We will then discuss our findings and make recommendations.
During the rest of the assessment, we may need to set up alternative seating to ensure you’re sitting comfortably in a position which allows you to use your head, arms, or hands to the best of your ability.
The remainder of your assessment can include:
The final morning of the assessment is usually set aside to look at an activity again, giving you a chance to try something you may not have felt like trying earlier in the week.
We finish by reviewing everything we have talked about, including any changes in equipment and ways of trying new activities. We will also discuss with you what will go in the report and who it will be sent to.
We aim to provide you with the report within four to six weeks of attending the clinic. If you have any questions, please contact our clinic secretary.
Our assessments take place in person over 2–2.5 days in our outpatient clinic rooms at Chailey Clinical Services, with the length depending on the severity of the issues. The day's timetable is decided by when you want to take breaks and what activities are discussed.
During your assessment, you will meet the following members of our team:
*these people will only be present on the first morning
Members of your local team are also invited to attend some, or all, of the assessment. Your appointment letter will give more details about how to let us know who is going to attend.
It is important that you bring any equipment related to your current method of accessing technology, including any seating, or possibly lying or standing equipment. This can include favourite toys, CDs, Switches, joysticks or other access systems you are currently using.
We will ask for copies of recent reports from your local team before the assessment.
We accept referrals from your GP, local therapists, or other professionals. Our service is available to children and young adults under the age of 19.
We accept referrals from any area but if your GP is located outside of Sussex we will require funding to be obtained before acceptance.
A new referral will be required if you need to attend our SCAMP assessment again.
You can also get involved by engaging with our service's social media accounts by helping with the latest fundraisers and events.
If you need advice about our services, facilities or staff, or would like to make a comment, please contact Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS).
You can contact PALS by the following:
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