About the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team
Who do we see?
People who…
- Have had a stroke
- Are medically stable
- Are over 18 years old
- Have a Leeds GP
- Are referred from hospital
- Can be safely cared for at home
- Have rehabilitation goals that can be met in 12 weeks
How can we help?
- By working with you on goals that you have identified are important to you
- Supporting the transfer of care from hospital to home
- Aiming to improve your quality of life
- Aiming to increase your independence
- Providing advice for you and your carer
- Working together with other services
Who we are
The team includes:
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Dietitians
- Nurses
- Clinical Psychologist
- Therapy Assistant Practitioners
- Rehabilitation Assistants
What we do
We offer three different pathways including Self-management, Rehabilitation and Living Well. The pathway that best suits your needs will be agreed whilst you’re in hospital.
We have a variety of ways of delivering care. These include:
- Telehealth (groups, phone, video calls and apps)
- Clinic appointments
- Home visits
Next steps
Once your episode of care is complete, we will write to you, your GP and others involved in your ongoing care.
If you require further support, we can refer or signpost you to other services that can help.
