1. ‘Improving Access within Adult Rehabilitation Services’

2. Estimating 1100 adults with Cerebral Palsy in Lanarkshire 260 within LD service unidentified In 2014, there were 16 known to AHP service Orthotic services may have more but not identified as CP

3. Following queries from 2 sets of parents, equality of access to services was investigated. Identified confusion for clients and healthcare staff

5. Appendix 1. Non Learning Disabled (LD) Virtual Clinic April –Aug 16
3 clients 54
Multiple Sclerosis
C/dale
PT asking re SLT involvement. Patient unsure
SLT identified and linked with patient 24
Cerebral palsy
M/well
Asking re hydro as deteriorated
Community physio to discuss with LD team re options
Offered hydro block by LD team. Linked with existing community PT 51
Complex needs, seeking solutions
Community PT linked with TRAC team
Input clarified
May 16
2 clients 18
C/Bridge
School leaver asking re adult PT and orthotics services
PT and orthotics identified
Passed to adult PT & Orthotics, Coathill. Letter to client confirming details
Ham
Query re which PT team to be referred to
Identified as TRAC
Client contacted and advised
June 16
Neuro/cognitive decline EK
Query re which PT team to refer to
Subsequently sent for further investigations 16
School leaver. Checking which team plus medical cover for adults
Identified as TRAC. Advice given re specialist medical route if required.
Letter to client confirming details 60
Stroke
Communication issues affecting orthotic management
Orthotics directed to SLT
SLT advised Communication book being set up to aid patient
July 16 48
Neuropathy
Airdrie
Query re physio input required and who to request assessment from
PT advised PT assessment appropriate and directed to Coathill neuro OPTs 23
Cerebral Palsy
Cumb
Query re ortho/orthotic referral
Orthotics advised referral to foot & ankle clinic
Bellshill
School leaver asking re adult PT service
Identified as neuro OPT, MHC.
Referral to adult PT. Letter to client confirming details.
Aug
No clients

6. “Thank you for making me finally feel good about myself and finally accepting my body shape is what it should be and for building up my confidence and for making me feel “normal”. Stay fabulous”.
23 year old with Cerebral Palsy.

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