tay.generalcomments@nhs.scot

Stroke, Neuro and Major Physical Trauma Rehabilitation

Brain image
Stroke, Neuro and Major Physical Trauma Rehabilitation Service is an inpatient rehabilitation setting based in Wards 4 and 5 in Royal Victoria Hospital. Interdisciplinary teams based within this service provide rehabilitation for people who have had a recent insult due to stroke, a neurological condition or physical major trauma.
Our holistic rehabilitation care model aims to optimise function, reduce disability, promote independence by working alongside patients and their families to achieve individualised, meaningful outcomes.

Who is involved in rehabilitation whilst an inpatient?

Activity Coordinators
Artist
Dieticians
Hospital Discharge Team / Social Work
Neuropsychology Service
Medics
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Orthotic/Wheelchair Service
Physiotherapy
Speech and Language Therapy

The Whole Team

The entire team within our service attend morning multidisciplinary (MDT) meetings to discuss any changes or developments that may happen daily. Every week the team meet to talk about patient progress. These meetings allow clinical staff to share updates of patient progress and help plan discharges from hospital.

Visiting an Inpatient

Visiting is an important part of the rehabilitation process. Visitors can visit at any time throughout the day; however, it is helpful to avoid mealtimes and therapy times.

Approximate Mealtimes:
Breakfast:    8.00am to 9.00am
Lunch:         11.45am to 1.00pm
Dinner:        4.30pm to 6.00pm

Visitors who are or feel unwell should refrain from visiting the ward.
If you have a pet you wish to bring to visit a loved one, please speak to the Nurse in Charge to discuss accommodating this request.

Enquiries

Relatives and friends may call at any time. Routine enquiries should be made in the afternoon or evening. Please avoid calling during mealtimes. It would be helpful if one person acts as spokesperson for the family.

Contact Numbers

Royal Victoria Hospital  - Ward 4: 01382 423113 (internal extension 26113)
Royal Victoria Hospital  - Ward 5: 01382 423161 (internal extension 26161)

Feedback

We would like to hear about patient experience on the Stroke and Neuro Unit, good or bad. If you would like to give feedback, you can speak to any member of the Stroke and Neuro Unit Team. Alternatively, you can talk to the Senior Charge Nurse either in person or by phone.
We would also encourage you to provide feedback online or by phone via Care Opinion, at: www.careopinion.org.uk, or Free phone 0800 122 3135.

Additional Useful Information

NHS Tayside Advice Centre:
Provide advice or assistance with referrals to benefits advice services, home heating/energy efficiency support, employability options, access to free period products, signposting to community support projects, finding the best service for your needs.
Email: TAY.advicecentre@nhs.scot
Tel: 01382 740519

Please see the below links which may be of benefit for support, information or advice for patients and carers.