Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Unit

Acute Neurological Rehabilitation, North Building
Circus Road, St John's Wood
London
NW8 9LE
Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm
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A specialised service within The Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit

Specialist support to optimise recovery

A prolonged disorder of consciousness is when a person is no longer in a coma but remains in a state of altered consciousness for more than four weeks after an injury. It is essential for the patient to receive dedicated specialised support through this process to give each patient every chance of optimising their recovery.

The Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDoC) Unit provides the next step in the patient’s journey to consciousness and works closely with our award-winning intensive care unit at The Wellington Hospital. The unit blends clinical practice with research to guide patient care, using the latest technology and treatment techniques. 

Our specialties

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Neurology

Expert care for all neurological conditions

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Neuropsychology

Understanding brain function and behaviour. Our neuropsychologists examine how neurological disorders and brain injuries can change behaviour or influence emotional responses.

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Clinical neurophysiology

Our expert neurophysiology team specialise in the diagnosis and monitoring of common and complex neurological conditions - from sleep disorders to epilepsy.

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Occupational therapy

Helping you get back to normal life. Our dedicated occupational therapists work with adults and children of all ages to help them develop or regain everyday skills affected by a range of conditions.

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Speech & language therapy

Our Speech and Language Therapists address communication and swallowing difficulties caused by neurological conditions. They help patients with language comprehension, expressive communication, and cognitive changes and provide strategies, communication aids, and tailored swallow rehabilitation programmes.

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Dietetics & nutrition

Dietetics. Expert nutritional analysis and advice for our inpatients and outpatients.

How to book an appointment

Get in touch

Book an assessment
Our team can help if you have any questions about our PDOC Unit or would like to book an assessment with a specialist.
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How we work with doctors

Meet our team

Our PDOC Unit is supported by the expertise of leading neurology and neuropsychology consultants and a multidisciplinary team of therapists. Our teams are able to identify and diagnose complex conditions quickly and with accuracy.