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 Stroke 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
• You have appropriate rehabilitation goals with Stroke being the main problem

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

For patients with a Hull GP:

Hull Integrated Community Stroke Team
Longhill Health Centre
Shannon Road
Hull
HU8 9RW