New patients’ physio scheme (From Campaign Series)

New patients’ physio scheme

6:20pm Tuesday 5th March 2013 in News

PEOPLE in Wales who have a neurological condition should be able to self-refer to physiotherapy services in their area, a new report is recommending.

And all health boards should have a specialist neuro-physiotherapist for people with ABI (acquired brain injury), and multi-disciplinary neurological teams with access to appropriate rehabilitation facilities.

These are among 12 recommendations being made by the Assembly’s Cross Party Group for Neurological Conditions – set up to raise awareness of such conditions – in a report on its inquiry into physiotherapy services for people with such conditions.

The inquiry found that while waiting-times targets are being met, a sizeable minority of patients with neurological conditions are not receiving a service that is generally considered to help recovery from brain injuries.