Referral methods: e-RS

Send a referral letter via the e-Referral system using the following steps:

• speciality: Rehabilitation
• service: Multi-disciplinary Neuro-rehabilitation for the Upper Limb Clinic – NHNN – Queen Square – RRV
• clinic type: Neuro-rehabilitation

A summary of previous rehabilitation input is requested, and the referral should include the following information:

• type of stroke or other injury
• extent of previous rehabilitation 
• level of independence and self care
• ability to use affected hand in daily activities
• extent of finger movement (especially extension)
• is the immediate problem spasticity/joint range management? Please think about managing locally before referring
• is the immediate problem painful restriction of shoulder range? Please think about managing locally before referring

Referrals with insufficient clinical information will be returned.