The Priory Highbank Centre - Neuro-Rehabilitation Services The Elton Unit
The Elton Unit is a purpose-built, adult, continuing care facility situated five miles away from the Priory Highbank Centre. It provides specialist services for people who have complex neurological and behavioural needs.
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What we treat
A specialist team is on hand to treat a wide range of complex neurological conditions including:
- Tracheostomy
- Challenging behaviours
- Postural management
- Dysphagia management
- Low awareness management including SMART® assessment
- Spasticity management
Treatment and care programmes
A rehabilitation model of care is adopted at the unit. The interdisciplinary team is responsible for setting goals and a nurse-led team then co-ordinates the care, which focuses on maintaining or improving the patient's quality of life.
Family involvement
Families are recognised as central to the well being of the patient and are encouraged to play a key role in care planning.
Social and recreational activities
The Elton Unit provides an informal environment in which social and recreational co-ordinators play an important role. Weekly programmes include:
- Group activities
- Community trips
- Games
- Art and crafts
- Video sessions
- Music therapy
- Monthly theme night
Individual activities include:
- Home visits
- Individual outings/meals
Interdisciplinary team
The unit has a dedicated, caring and experienced team who work closely together to meet our patients' needs. The team includes:
- Consultant in rehabilitation medicine
- GPs with a special interest in neuro-rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Rehabilitation assistants
- Social and recreational co-ordinator
- Clinical neuro-psychologists
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech and language therapists
- Dietitian
- Specialist caterers
- Social workers
- Assistant psychologists
- Generic therapy assistants
Facilities
- 28 personalised bedrooms
- Four fully adapted, well-equipped shower/bathrooms; one with sensory equipment
- Social and recreational room
- Two patient lounges
- Quiet lounge/relatives visiting area
- Large dining room
- Peaceful grounds with patio and seating area
- Mini-bus