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The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a national medical charity providing assessment, rehabilitation treatment and care for adults with profound and complex disabilities caused by disease or damage to the brain or other parts of the nervous system. People here may have a brain injury caused by an accident, infection, lack of oxygen to the brain, or a clot or bleed into the brain causing a stroke. Others may have any of a range of degenerative neurological illnesses, such as multiple sclerosis or Huntington’s disease. We have expertise across a wide range of clinical services supported by a multitude of therapies, assistive technology solutions and recreation and leisure opportunities which increase choice, control, dignity and contribute to an individual pathway for people with neuro-disabilities. Our academic arm, the Institute of Neuropalliative Rehabilitation, carries out vital research into all aspects of clinical management of people with rare, complex and chronic neurological conditions. We provide families, professionals and policymakers with a broad range of information, collaborating with organisations around the world to bring best practice, high standards and innovative treatment to people with profound disability. As a charity, we work in partnership with the NHS and other agencies to 'meet unmet needs'. Our role as an independent provider within the modernisation of the NHS is recognised and valued, with examples of good practice being cited on the Department of Health website. Fees from the statutory authorities pay for the placement of patients and residents, but we also fundraise over £2 million each year in donations from individuals, trusts and corporate organisations. It is this that makes the difference to each individual’s quality of life. Since 1854 we have specialised in the care and provision for people with neuro-disabilities. From our site in Putney, south west London, we have created a place they can call home, an environment they can enjoy and a community to which they can actively contribute. We focus on positive outcomes, support and encouragement; a combination of wellbeing, accessibility and opportunity that enables people with neuro-disability to live as full and happy a life as possible. More information on: Department of Health Good Practice Guide Follow the links below to find out more about the submissions made by RHN... |