Neurorehabilitation
Neurorehabilitation aims to reduce disability and preserve function in a child or young person affected by a neurological condition, such as a stroke, infection or traumatic head / spinal injury.
We see children and young people up to the age of 16, who have a significant neurological injury or condition which has reduced their ability to manage their everyday activities, for example walking, getting dressed and seeing friends.
Neurorehabilitation can help your child to reach their potential in all areas - physical, cognitive, social and emotional - helping them to return to their home, school and social life.
The team is based at Oxford Children's Hospital.
When a child is admitted following a neurological or spinal injury, our acute team of professionals will see them first, including:
- doctors
- nurses
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists
- speech and language therapists.
When appropriate, the acute team will ask the neurorehabilitation team to continue their care.
Paediatric Neurorehabilitation Team
The team comprises:
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Psychologists
- Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
- Therapy Assistant
On meeting the team an initial session will be carried out with two or more of the above team members.
We will work with you to plan meaningful goals and tailor your therapy sessions to help you achieve these.
We will give you a timetable for all your rehabilitation sessions, and you will also attend the hospital school.
We will support your return to the community, and refer you to local therapists if needed to continue to work on your goals.
Patient leaflet
Oxford Children's Hospital Neurorehabilitation Service (pdf)
Last reviewed:18 December 2024