The Janet Barnes Rehabilitation Unit
Many people with neurological problems need help achieving their goals after they become physically disabled. We believe that the quality of treatment in the NHS when someone is acutely ill is very good in most parts of the country. We also know that rehabilitation provided in specialist centres after acute illness, again in most parts of the country, is very good.
However, we believe treatment after this stage is under-resourced. There are many examples of rehabilitation being reduced or even stopped after a period in a specialist rehabilitation centre despite strong evidence that long term rehabilitation is essential to increase the chances of getting better (or at least reduce the chances of getting worse).
The Janet Barnes Unit helps people make the next step in their rehabilitation so that all of the gains that were made are improved upon. We look to continue the treatment plans by providing the same standards of treatment albeit less intensively than in the specialist unit. We provide a full team which caters for all of a clients treatment needs and our doctors are some of the best known and respected in the field. Our focus is clear - we help the client achieve the goals they want to achieve, after they have become disabled.
Who can be admitted to The Janet Barnes Unit?
People with neurological problems have a range of different needs. Some are able to walk around but have thinking problems while others are very seriously disabled (almost in a coma) and need help with all aspects of their life. Rehabilitation can benefit most people and there is almost always something that can be done no matter what the disability. For many clients and their families all improvements are welcome and we work hard to achieve them. However, we only work up to the point where the client has improved as much as they can. We will be honest about this and make sure everyone agrees with the treatment plan, even if it means we are unable to help any more.
Who cannot be admitted to The Janet Barnes Unit?
There are some people who are unsafe to admit. In particular we will not be able to admit clients who are very aggressive and are at risk of seriously harming the staff, themselves or other clients. (These clients would be admitted to the Olive Carter Unit) Apart from that we can admit most people with neurological problems who need rehabilitation.
Facilities at The Janet Barnes Unit
As clients will be staying with us for a number of months, we try to make the unit as homely as possible. There are 35 bedrooms, separated in to smaller grouping of about 8-10 clients. Because of the needs of some of our clients some rooms will have overhead tracking hoists which allow clients to be safely moved between their bed and the shower/toilet.
A large wheelchair accessible en suite shower/toilet is provided with each bedroom. There are communal lounges and dining rooms to encourage conversation, discussion and community spirit. We believe that fresh air and outside activities are good for rehabilitation so there are safe outdoor areas.
For more information or to refer a client to The Janet Barnes Unit, please contact us
