During your admission to the Bradley Unit, you will be assessed and treated by different members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) as appropriate.
The MDT includes:
Nursing Team
The Bradley Unit has a dedicated team of nurses and health care assistants who work closely with the therapists to reinforce the skills learned throughout your stay. The nursing team is involved in many aspects of your rehabilitation and maintains the continuity of health and care needs 24 hours a day. They support with positioning, building up your tolerance to engage in activities and provide further opportunities to use strategies taught in individual therapy sessions to work on your goals (such as increasing your independence with washing and dressing, toileting, self medicating).
If necessary, the nurses will liaise with various specialists, such as the diabetic team or continence advisor, to ensure you receive the best possible advice and care.
Clinical Psychologists
Clinical psychology is concerned with the assessment and management of emotional, cognitive (thinking processes), and behavioural changes. These changes can occur as a result of neurological disease and injury. While on the unit they will see you on an individual basis, as well as with carers, family, and other staff when appropriate.
Occupational Therapists (OT)
Occupational therapists will work with you to maximize your independence and functional abilities in areas such as:
Personal care (e.g., washing and dressing)
Domestic skills (e.g., preparing snacks and meals)
Community skills
Work or vocational skills
A home visit may be needed to assess your mobility or equipment needs within your home environment. Occupational therapists regularly liaise with a variety of other professionals on your behalf, such as community OTs, wheelchair services, equipment providers, and social services.
Physiotherapists
A physiotherapist's role is to assess and treat problems with posture and movement. Physiotherapists aim to help you achieve your maximum level of function and manage any physical difficulties associated with your disability, through direct therapy sessions, group sessions, or individualised self-directed exercise programs.
Speech and Language Therapists
A speech and language therapist's role is to assess and provide therapy for any aspects of communication that may be affected. The aim is to establish effective communication so that people with neurological conditions can maintain their independence and social contacts within the community. This may be provided on a one-to-one or group basis and will vary in intensity according to need.
Speech and language therapists are also responsible for assessing people with swallowing difficulties and advising on their management.
Therapy Assistants
Therapy Assistants are key members of the therapy team. They collaborate closely with therapists to support your rehabilitation journey. By working with you on exercises and activities, they help you make progress. Additionally, they provide valuable feedback to the lead therapists, ensuring that your rehabilitation programme is adjusted to best suit your needs.
Rehabilitation Activities Practitioner
Our rehab activities practitioner works alongiside the MDT to provide appropriate activities that supports your physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Medical Team
The medical team, lead by our Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, conduct an initial medical assessment upon admission, oversees continuing medical care, and provides specialist medical support as required. There is often liaison with and referral to other specialties and healthcare professionals, where appropriate. If further medical investigation and/or assessment at another hospital is needed, this will be arranged.
Social Services Team
The Social Worker supports with the necessary care arrangements on hospital discharge as well as referring / signposting to the local Adult Social Care Team or other services such as Housing, Social Prescribers, Action for Carers, Citizens Advice Bureau etc. as required. The Social Worker also provides information on paying for care on discharge.
Other Professionals
With your agreement, the multidisciplinary team will liaise with and refer you to other professionals and voluntary organizations as appropriate. These include:
Community rehabilitation teams
General practitioners
Dietitian (who visits the unit most weeks)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) specialist practitioner
Diabetes specialist nurse
Continence advisor
Headway
Stroke Association
Other specialists involved in your care
Students
From time to time, we have medical, nursing, and therapy students on the unit who may be involved in your care and treatment during your stay. They are closely supervised by senior staff.
