Acute Rehabilitation Centre - Programmes
The largest private hospital based rehabilitation centre in the UK
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020 7483 5363
The Wellington Hospital North Building
Circus Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 6DP
Acute neurological rehabilitation
At our Acute Rehabilitation Centre, we treat patients with complex neurological injuries and conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. We treat patients who have had a stroke or sustained a traumatic head injury, but also patients who have many other complex neurological injuries and conditions affecting the brain and nervous system.
Having access to a wide range of medical specialties and acute care here on-site – including critical care – enables us to admit patients soon after injury or diagnosis. We are able to support patients with tracheostomies and also patients who need support with tube feeding.
A comprehensive approach to rehabilitation care
Specialist Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Programme
Our specialists can treat spinal cord dysfunction from a traumatic injury, tumour or degenerative spinal disease. This also includes treating patients who require spinal deformity correction and management of spasticity with muscle-relaxing injections. We also assess and manage neuropathic pain, fatigue and dysfunction.
More about the SCI programme
Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Unit (PDOC)
The prolonged disorders of consciousness unit is a specialist service which provides expert care for people who have recovered from a coma and have not regained consciousness. Working closely with our award winning intensive care unit, we’re the only private unit of its kind in the UK linking clinical research, practice and clinical excellence to ensure the best care for our patients.
More about the PDoc Unit
Functional Neurological Disorder Programme
FND is a common cause of neurological symptoms. These can be very diverse and may affect movement, sensation and cognition. Our specialist team, led by Dr Mike Dilley and Professor Mark Edwards, offer holistic assessments and a tailored programme.
Meaningful goals
94% of patients
resident in the UK were discharged on their estimated discharge date
Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Unit
“We’ve made extraordinary breakthroughs in understanding the life of people trapped in a realm of minimal consciousness in recent years, and we have the functional magnetic resonance imaging scanner (FMRI) to thank for that.”
Dr Antonio Incisa
Consultant Neuropsychologist
Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Unit
The Wellington Hospital
Research and development in rehabilitation
In collaboration with the University of Birmingham, the PDOC unit at The Wellington Hospital is embarking on a research project which aims to assess the potential for a non-invasive form of electrical brain stimulation, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). The aim is to modulate the activity of the brain regions that control movement, and increase motor responsiveness as a result. By combining tDCS with neuroimaging and using advanced analysis methods, our research team will be able to increase our understanding of the relationship between the different brain regions involved in movement.
The final goal of this research is to develop effective and readily available interventions to increase responsiveness in patients in prolonged disorders of consciousness.
Our assistive technologies to support your rehabilitation
Lokomat
A robotic treadmill system that supports the body weight to suspend individuals while their legs are attached to robotic leg structures.
Indego Exoskeleton
An external support system worn around the waist and legs which allows individuals with spinal cord injuries to stand and walk.
Erigo
The support table combines gradual verticalisation of the body with cyclic leg movements
Armeo Spring
A arm support system designed to give a better active range by helping to eliminate some of the gravity pull, and focusing on targeting movements.
Bioness H200
Wireless technology delivering low-level electrical stimulation to activate the nerves that control the muscles in the hand and forearm.
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) bike
Applies small electrical pulses to paralysed muscles to help restore or improve their function.
Hydrotherapy
Water-based exercise using physiotherapy techniques in a heated pool. Used for a variety of rehabilitation conditions and injuries.
Posturography with NeuroCom Smart Equitest
A support system to help test the balance of an individual in different simulated environments.
Adaptive technologies to facilitate communication
Modern technology used to support and test different stimuli and cognitive functions on the brain and body.
Our location
The Wellington Hospital,
North Building,
Circus Road,
St John's Wood
London NW8 6DP
Contact us
We offer a free clinical assessment to all patients who make an enquiry with us. You can speak to one of our rehabilitation advisors who will be happy to arrange this for you.
Email: rehabilitation.wellington@hcahealthcare.co.uk
Outpatient rehabilitation enquiries: 0207 483 5184