The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team will usually see you at home unless agreed otherwise. You may be invited to attend an appointment, group or session at St Mary’s Hospital or a virtual appointment.

If you can attend sessions, groups or clinic appointments via your own transport, taxi, private car, bus or use the Access bus you will be expected to get to this appointment using one of these options.

If for any reason you are struggling to get to your appointments please contact and discuss this with us.

Here is some useful contact information to support you with getting to your appointment.

Travel costs

If you are on a low income you may be able to claim for a refund of your travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs (HTC) scheme.

To find out if you are eligible and how to claim, visit the NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk or phone 0845 610 1112 to order a paper copy of the travel claim form and eligibility document (HC, HC11).

You can ring the Patient Experience Team in Leeds.

Please keep receipts and records of your journeys.

Change in circumstances

If your situation changes and you are unable to attend your sessions, groups or clinic appointments please contact the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service .

Parking

There is limited parking available on the St Mary’s Hospital site for patients, staff and visitors. Parking is free.

• Have had a stroke or subarachnoid haemorrhage
• Are referred from hospital
• Are medically stable
• Are over 18 years old
• Have a Leeds GP
• Can be safely cared for at home
• Have rehabilitation goals that can be met in 12 weeks

Following discharge from hospital you will be contacted by the service to advise when you’re likely to be seen. If you have any concerns or questions whilst waiting you can contact us on the number below. We will then complete an initial assessment which identifies what your goals are, and which therapists need to be involved in your rehabilitation.

We are a goal focused service providing stroke rehabilitation aiming to improve your independence and quality of life. This includes advice and therapy for you, and advice and support for your families and carers. We also work alongside other services who may be involved in your care and can support your transfer from hospital to home.

Therapy is often provided at home or within the community. We can also offer virtual and group sessions. Therapists may also provide rehabilitation exercises for you to complete between visits.

The team will meet regularly to discuss your goals and how best to support you.

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.