Clinical Neuropsychology referrals
We see people living in the community who have psychological problems associated with acquired brain injury (e.g. head injury and stroke) and long-term neurological conditions (including a wide range of progressive and developmental conditions).
We also accept referrals for family members, including child relatives, of people with neurological illness or injury accessing this service.
Common reasons for referral
- Neuropsychological assessment to help identify cognitive difficulties / impairments, arising from brain injury or disease.
- Psychological assessment, therapies and interventions for problems arising in the context of neurological injury or illness.
- Cognitive rehabilitation - this may be on an individual basis, or as part of our Cognitive Rehabilitation Group.
- Psychological intervention for families to help manage the impact of neurological illness or injury of their relative.
We also have access to the resources of a multidisciplinary team (including Doctors, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists) with whom we frequently work to help our patients.
How to refer
We encourage referrals from GPs where possible, however we do accept referrals from a range of community professionals e.g. Specialist Community Nurses.
Referrals should be made by completing the form and discussed with the patient first. Referrals can be posted or emailed to the department's secure email (see 'Contact us').
Department of Clinical Neuropsychology referral form (Word, 86 KB)
What we need
Information is key in making appointment decisions regarding referrals. We are not able to accept a referral where there are key aspects of information missing; in these cases the referral will be returned to the referrer for completion.
Referrals will not be added to our waiting list until a complete referral is received. Thank you.
What happens next
We may contact you to discuss this referral in more detail. We aim to acknowledge all referrals in writing within 14 days; the response may include a recommendation for you to refer to a more appropriate service.
Patients are generally seen in the order that they are referred, although urgent matters will be given priority, therefore it is important that you inform us of any changes in your client's situation once they are on the waiting list so that we can review level of priority regularly over time.
We will allocate each referral a priority level based on the referral information provided.
If the patient is added to the waiting list an appointment letter will be sent in due course.
Contact us
If you have any concerns or queries regarding referral, please contact us.
Tel: 01865 737365
Email: ouh.oceneuropsychology@ouh.nhs.uk
Last reviewed:16 April 2024