Community Stroke Team
On referral to the Stroke Community Service you will have a specialist Stroke assessment with the Senior Stroke Nurse or Associate practitioner dependent on location/postcode of home address. Additional advice, observation, screening and support relating to a Stroke diagnosis will be included.
For patients who require ongoing postural, balance and mobility assessment or mechanical/central post Stoke pain or upper limb management then a referral will be made to the Specialist Stroke Physiotherapist.
For patients who require a more intensive cognitive and psychological assessment or support, upper limb management and advice returning to work a referral will be made to the Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist.
Referral Criteria
- Patients aged 18 or over
- Registered with an East Riding GP
- Have had a confirmed stroke - either a cerebral infarction or intracranial haemorrhage
- You have appropriate rehabilitation goals - this can include maintenance of condition.
Contact and Availability
Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 16:30pm
Please note: This service does not operate on Bank Holidays or weekends.
East Riding Community Stroke Team
East Riding Community Hospital
Swinemoor Lane
Beverley
HU17 0FA
Tel: (01482) 478835
Hull Integrated Community Stroke Team
Longhill Health Centre
Shannon Road
Hull
HU8 9RW