Community Stroke - South Nottingham County

We provide specialist rehabilitation for adults aged 18 and over. This service is for the first 12 months after a stroke.

We support people who live in South Nottingham County, including:

• Rushcliffe
• North West Nottingham
• North East Nottingham 

Our aim is to help people leave hospital as early as possible. We also support their ongoing recovery at home. 

Our team 

Our service is provided by a specialist team, including:

• Physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Speech and language therapists
• Clinical Psychology staff
• Support workers 

How we support you 

We work closely with patients, their families and carers. Together, we help people: 

• Work towards their personal goals
• Improve independence and confidence
• Get advice and support for managing daily life after a stroke 

Reviews and ongoing support 

We offer follow up reviews at: 

• 6 months
• 12 months 

These reviews give people the chance to: 

• Look at what their needs are after their stroke
• Get advice on how to lower the chance of having another stroke
• Access more therapy if needed within 12 months of the date of stroke
• Be signposted to other services that may help

Living well after a stroke 

We support people to: 

• Improve quality of life
• Return to hobbies and activities they enjoy

When needed, we can also work with employers to support a safe return to work after a stroke. 

Watch our Service Showcase and meet the team

Showcasing Services (Community Stroke Team)  

Watch our team on Notts TV

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