How to Apply

Outreach Services

Our Outreach Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of adults, aged 16–65, with Acquired Brain Injury and Neurological Conditions, within the locality.

Referral process

We welcome referrals from health, social care and legal professionals and will facilitate enquiries from clients’ families directly.

Referrals are accepted for people who are:

• Over 16 years of age and medically stable
• Able to actively participate in and benefit from our Outreach programmes

Outreach Programmes Available

• Community rehabilitation – Home or Centre based. Therapies are available on a sessional basis with programmes usually between 6–16 weeks.
• Outreach support Support Workers provide 1:1 support to individuals in their own home and in the community. This focuses on developing independence as far as possible.
• Education Mentors To support students in developing study skills and accessing colleges.

In addition, the therapy team can complete assessment of neuropsychological status, communication skills, physical abilities and functional abilities. We also complete medico-legal assessments and provide training on brain injury and related topics.

Funding guidelines

Funding is usually from:

• Interim payments or settlements of compensation claims following an accident
• Private Sources

 Residential Rehabilitation Programmes

Admission criteria

We work with adults aged 16 up to 65 years with acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions. Separate living arrangements enable individuals to socialise within their peer groups where they are most comfortable.

Referrals are accepted for people who are:

• Over 16 years of age and medically stable
• Able to actively participate in and benefit from our extensive rehabilitation programme

Referral process

We welcome referrals from health, social care and personal injury professionals and will facilitate enquiries from clients’ families directly with a view to referring them to the appropriate funding establishment.

To discuss referrals, funding or to find out more about the extent of the services we offer please contact our Placements Manager on 01737 356222 or email neurorehab@qef.org.uk

Funding guidelines

Funding can come from:

• Primary Care Trusts (PCTs)
• Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
• Local County Councils
• Criminal Injuries Compensation
• Interim payments or settlements of compensation claims following an accident
• Private Sources
• Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA).

PCTs and Local County Councils will normally undertake an assessment of need prior to agreeing to fund the placement.

PCTs will systematically be replaced by CCGs as they become able and ready.

Preliminary assessment

Clients, their families and funding representatives are encouraged to visit our Brain Injury Centre at Banstead to explore the range of facilities and treatments and to informally discuss the rehabilitation needs and future goals with our placements manager.

The individual is then invited for a two day stay at the Centre where our multi-disciplinary team makes a full assessment including history, medical, education, functioning, rehabilitation goals and potential.

The subsequent report outlines our recommended rehabilitation strategy with associated costing.

With funding secured, we welcome the client to join us for the next step in their rehabilitation journey.