Patients treated in new ward at local brain injury unit
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that a new state-of-the-art ward at the Central England Rehabilitation Unit (CERU) based at Leamington Spa Hospital is now open.
CERU is a national centre offering patient-focused neurorehabilitation services to patients with acquired brain injuries from all over the country. The unit has an experienced multi-disciplinary team of clinical experts and is the largest level 1 accredited facility available.
The new unit first opened in 2013, following major development work which doubled capacity from 21 to 42 beds. The latest update has included creating a brand new ward with improved areas for therapy and relaxation, spaces that have been designed to create a more calming environment for patients with brain injuries, and improved patient dining facilities. The new development also supports a more streamlined admission process, allowing patients to settle in to their treatment as quickly as possible.
The Trust has involved patients and their families throughout the development process, and their experiences have been key to informing the plans throughout all stages of the development.
Sophie Gilkes, Director of Development at the Trust, said:
“I am so pleased that the new ward is now welcoming patients, they have been at the heart of this project so it is fantastic to see them benefit from improved facilities. The unit provides specialist services to patients whose rehabilitation needs can be complex and multi-faceted, so the new ward is very much focused on our patients’ journey and will support the delivery of exceptional care in a spacious, modern and purpose-built environment.”
Dr Elie Okirie, Clinical Director for CERU, said:
“The most important thing for us as specialist clinicians is always patient outcome, so I am delighted to see the opening of a new state of the art rehabilitation ward at CERU, a national Level 1 specialised rehabilitation service.
“The new ward will better enable our interdisciplinary team to achieve the very best outcome for our patients. The enhanced aesthetics can only add to our warm and friendly environment. The opening of the new ward affirms CERU as a regional lead provider of clinically excellent neurorehabilitation which is patient-centred, multi-disciplinary and cost effective.”
Claire Cave, the wife of a CERU patient, said:
“I am very impressed with the facilities on the new Allsopp ward. Everything has been very well thought out for both the patients and their families. I am sure that patients will appreciate the consideration that has been put into making them as comfortable as possible and that family members will feel the same.”
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