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Enhancing Accessibility in Adult Rehabilitation Services

Investigating equality of access to services for adults with Cerebral Palsy in Lanarkshire, addressing confusion among clients and healthcare staff. Through the Non Learning Disabled Virtual Clinic, positive feedback is received, promoting self-acceptance and confidence. A total of 1100 adults with Cerebral Palsy were estimated in Lanarkshire in 2014, with 260 within LD services and 840 unidentified. While 16 were known to AHP services, there may be more unidentified cases. Concerns of parents prompted the investigation into service accessibility and client support. For more information, contact Maureen.Cochrane@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. 8 Relevant

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Enhancing Accessibility in Adult Rehabilitation Services

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  1. ‘Improving Access within Adult Rehabilitation Services’

  2. Estimating 1100 adults with Cerebral Palsy in Lanarkshire260 within LD service - 840 unidentifiedIn 2014, there were 16 known to AHP serviceOrthotic services may have more but not identified as CP

  3. Following queries from 2 sets of parents, equality of access to services was investigated.Identified confusion for clients and healthcare staff

  4. Appendix 1. Non Learning Disabled (LD) Virtual Clinic April –Aug 16

  5. “Thank you for making me finally feel good about myself and finally accepting my body shape is what it should be and for building up my confidence and for making me feel “normal”. Stay fabulous”. 23 year old with Cerebral Palsy.

  6. Contact Details Maureen.Cochrane@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

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