“A Time For Change” - SP Therapy Services

This week members of the SP Therapy Services Team attended the North West launch of the UKABIF All Party Parliamentary Group Report on Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) entitled “A Time For Change”. This report identifies the impact of ABI on the individual, their families and wider society and calls for change in 5 key areas;

neurorehabilitation
education
criminal justice
sports related concussion
welfare benefits system

ABI is the leading cause of death and disability in the UK and whilst investment in acute services has meant many more people survive ABI, there has sadly not been the equivalent incremental in neuro rehabilitation beds and the is an estimated short fall of 10,000 beds and a wide spread lack of specialist community rehabilitation resources. This is despite the evidence that neurorehabilitation is both clinically and cost effective. The report champions the Rehabilitation Prescription which should travel with the individual from admission through their rehabilitation journey.

There have been many high profile stories about sports related concussion and the links that are now being established with dementia.

It highlights what is often referred to as the hidden disability of which can impact on an individual’s thinking processes and cause problems with concentration, memory, impulsivity and fatigue. It wants to raise awareness of the serious impact this can have on an individual and the need for the welfare system to understand how debilitating and disabling these systems can be. As ABI can happen at age, the report highlights the impact of ABI in children and their need for additional support in our education systems to ensure children with ABI reach their full potential.

The report also provides alarming statistics about our prisons and young offenders units. There are 12% of the UK population living with ABI but it is estimated up to 50% of our prison population also have ABI. Whilst the report is not suggesting cause and effect it is highlighting the need for screening and access to rehabilitation.

Resources

Want to read the report in more detail https://www.ukabif.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1533_40pp_APPG-on-ABI_Report_Time-for-Change_2018_AW_SINGLES_WEB.pdf

Why not watch this video about the impact of ABI https://youtu.be/Oxa55_2OA08

Reviews

Marie Oxtoby

I am the Chair/Co-ordinator of Bolton Neuro Voices, a small local charity. I first contacted SP Therapy Services in 2012 when I was looking for a neuro physiotherapist to help us pilot a new Hydrotheraoy Course for people with long-term neurological conditions. Since then Susan Pattison and her staff have helped us to deliver ten courses to a total of more than 200 people and to facilitate the progress of many on to ongoing Continuation Programmes. Her expertise and willingness to listen and respond to our needs and those of our very varied participants is hugely appreciated and our partnership has gone from strength to strength. I unreservedly recommend this practice.

Amanda Knight

Andy provided a very thorough and considered physiotherapy assessment of a client with complex needs. His report was to a very high standard and underpinned all immediate and long term therapy needs. Thank you!

Elaine O'Flaherty

Very professional service and high quality of reports and communication to ensure best practice and outcomes for my clients.

Suzanne

SP Therapy Services has supported Greater Manchester Spinal Injury Group for many years. Susan and Rebecca have demonstrated knowledge and skill and been adaptable to working in community settings. I would have no hesitation in recommending SP Therapy Services

Janet Penny

I am delighted to endorse the team at SP Therapy Services. They consistently provide exceptional therapy and support their practice with sound, detailed documentation, which always arrives in a timely manner. The friendly clinicians are a credit to this fabulous company and it is evident that they always keep their patients at the centre of everything they do.