The In – Patient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit and Community Stroke Services based at Shepton Mallet Community Hospital

1. The In – Patient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit and Community Stroke Services based at Shepton Mallet Community Hospital Andrew Griffin Occupational Therapist Stroke Unit Shepton Mallet Community Hospital

2. Presentation Aims • To inform the audience of the background to the creation of the in – patient stroke rehabilitation unit and community stroke service based at Shepton Mallet Community Hospital. • To outline the in – patient stroke unit service based at Shepton Mallet Community Hospital. • To inform the audience of the community stroke services currently based at Shepton Mallet Community Hospital. • To outline future developments of the stroke services based at Shepton Mallet Community Hospital.

3. Service Background Legislative Framework NSF for Older People

4. The In – Patient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit • Aims and Objectives. • In – Patient Admission Criteria. • Unit Layout and In – Patient Resources.

5. Medical / Nursing Stroke Consultant GP Cover Stroke Co-ordinator Stroke Unit Nursing Sister Ward Staff Nurses and HCA’s Therapy / Social Care Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Speech and Language Therapist 3 x Neurological Rehabilitation Support Workers. Health Psychologist Dietician Social Worker In – Patient Staffing Levels

6. The Patient Journey • The First 24 hours • Early Stages – Within 48 Hours • Within 7 Days • Ongoing In – Patient Rehabilitation

7. Discharge from the In – Patient Unit • Criteria for Discharge • Support Mechanisms and Resources Enabling Discharge.

8. Support Post In – Patient Discharge • 24 Hour Follow Up Telephone Call • Community Based Therapy Rehabilitation • Link to Community Services • The Role of the Stroke Co-ordinator.

9. Community Stroke Services • Community based Therapy Rehabilitation • TIA Clinics • The Stroke Register • Education

10. The Future • A New Ambition for Stroke