The Early Supported Stroke Discharge Service provides specialist stroke rehabilitation to people in their homes, who have suffered a mild to moderate stroke, and have identified rehabilitation goals.
The team support the discharge of patients from the Lister Hospital Stroke Unit and Watford General Stroke Unit working closely with the stroke unit therapy teams. Referrals are also received by hospitals outside of Hertfordshire.
The team have allocated social workers who are based with the teams.
The service also provides a 6month review for all stroke survivors in Hertfordshire in conjunction with the Stroke Association.
Reviews take place in clinics throughout Hertfordshire.
Early Supported Discharge Stroke Service information poster
Contact the service
East and North Hertfordshire
Tel: 01438 841891
West Hertfordshire
Tel: 01442 454871
- Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation is provided in the patients home for a period of up to 6 weeks depending on need.
- Rehabilitation is provided by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants.
- Stroke survivors who are able to transfer with the assistance of one and with equipment if required, and are no longer than 6 weeks since the stroke occurred.
- Registered with a GP in Hertfordshire
- Has identified Rehabilitation Goals
- Stroke Survivors who are safe to be at home.
All patients receive a welcome home visit where a holistic multidisciplinary assessment is completed.
A rehabilitation programme is then set up with the patient to enable progress towards identified goals
If you would like to share your story, please contact the Patient Experience team on 01707 388036 or email pals.hchs@nhs.net.
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