Our focus centres on individuals with a physical impairment that results in the person having to live within an altered set of circumstances, which could affect and reduce their independence and quality  of life. 

Doctors are not based at the Alayande Rehabilitation Centre but we have a visiting medical officer (VMO) from Monday to Friday and access to the out-of-hour’s on-call Doctor service.

We will discuss and agree your rehabilitation goals with you, your carers and relatives. We will set a time scale got you to get there and discuss a possible date for leaving the centre. This date will not be set in stone. 

Your plan of care may include: 

Assistance with personal care, washing, dressing and grooming. 

Enabling or supporting you to do household chores, such as bed-making and basic cooking 

Exercises to strengthen your muscles and mobility tasks as required, such as getting up out of chairs and in and out of bed, walking and going up and down stairs if needed. 

Social activities, such as watching television, or taking part in quizzes, if you wish. 

Information on managing your condition to help you understand your medication ((if you have any) 

Our ultimate function is to help you to gain the necessary abilities to regain your independence. 

Your goals and objectives will be discussed and reviewed with you weekly by staff. Staff will be happy to teach and guide families how to support you.  

While at Alayande Rehabilation Centre, your primary need is rest and recovery,and we will make sure your environment is safe and conducive. We do this by assessing your mobility needs, using moving and handling aids, such as hoists, to assist you if necessary and making sure all staff follow our policies and keep your bed area tidy and free from any obstacles.

If needed, we also make sure staff explain how to get off the toilet, bed or help if you are unsteady or feel dizzy – we are here to help.We are never too busy to help keep you safe when and if you need us. If you are not confident to walk alone during the night and need a commode or urinal bottle please ask us. We encourage you to rest when you are tired and would normally help you at meal times. 

The Centre provides rehabilitation for patients who are medically stable but require support to increase their independence in  daily tasks. 

Patients come to us for rehabilitation to improve their mobility, strength, independence in personal and domestic care tasks, cognitive ability, communication, and other things. Patients are given the opportunity to develop the daily skills they need, with the intention that they can return to living independently in their  own homes. 

Alayande Rehabilitation Centre is multi- disciplinary. This means rehabilitation is provided by a number of different healthcare professionals, including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians and psychologists. 

Throughout your stay you will be supported to carry out daily tasks. Rehabilitation will not just be provided by qualified therapists; all members of the team will be involved in supporting you to carry out daily tasks in a rehabilitative way. For example, staff will support you to wash and dress with as much independence as you are able. You may be encouraged to complete parts of the task yourself or with close support when you are safely able to do so. 

During your stay you will be asked what you want to achieve while you are with us. Your rehabilitation goals will be set between you and the therapy team. You will be expected to take part in all opportunities  for rehabilitation. 

All the rehabilitation you take part in on  the unit will be working towards your discharge date. Rehabilitation is provided on the unit through a number of different interventions including: 

Individual therapy sessions + joint therapy sessions + therapeutic group work (upper limb group, balance group) 

Daily activities (going to the day room, breakfast preparation, washing and  dressing tasks). Your carers, family and friends are important in your rehabilitation. At times it can be invaluable for your family and friends to be involved in your rehabilitation. The therapy team is happy to recommend and demonstrate ways that it can support you in your rehabilitation. 

In some cases it may be appropriate for your next of kin to be involved in individual therapy sessions. This will be discussed with you. You will always be asked whether you are happy for the team to discuss your rehabilitation with your next of kin. 

We request that visitors understand that therapy sessions are crucial to your recovery and they may take place during visiting hours. You are expected to be ready to attend each therapy session timetabled for you.