Introduction

The Specialist Rehabilitation Service at the Colman Centre in Norwich provides patients within a working age group with a holistic, patient-centred specialist neurological rehabilitation care and support.  The service aims to enable people with complex acquired brain damage and progressive neurological conditions to develop the knowledge and skills needed for optimal physical, cognitive, psychological and social function.  At the same time, patients are helped to minimise the impact of their condition and achieve their desired level of autonomy and participation in society.

Services are delivered in a hub-and-spoke model with inpatient facilities at the Colman Hospital, Norwich and day patient services provided from Colman Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital, Aylsham. Community Specialist Rehabilitation - in a wide variety of community settings - is also a key part of the service.