Upper Limb Rehabilitation: UCLH

Camden
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The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery offers a multidisciplinary service with expertise in assessing and treating neurological upper limb problems.

The service:

  • offers advice on the management of patients with neurological upper limb deficits secondary to central nervous system disease
  • can see stroke survivors who might benefit from more intense treatment of upper limb deficits, especially early after stroke

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • aged 16+
  • confirmed stroke or other central nervous system diagnosis.

How to Refer

Letter

Referral methods: e-RS

How to find service on e-RS

  • Speciality: Rehabilitation
  • Clinic type: Neuro-rehabilitation
  • Service name: Multi-disciplinary Neuro-rehabilitation for the Upper Limb Clinic – NHNN – Queen Square

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.

Review date: Wednesday, 12 May 2027