Early Supported Discharge Service (ESD)

Service information

The team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, a psychologist and therapy assistants.

Patients are offered intensive rehabilitation which aims to facilitate return to previous daily life and independence focussing on patient-led goals. The ESD team has strong links with the Stroke Association and can signpost to other local Stroke voluntary or charitable services.

Patients with a diagnosis of stroke are followed up six months from the date of their stroke to review and discuss their ongoing recovery, and directed or referred to long term sources of support if required.

Rehabilitation is provided in patient’s homes/communities or as outpatient sessions at community hospitals. Sessions may also be offered virtually in a single or group setting.

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Referral information

Please ask for a referral from one of the following:

• Consultants
• Acute Stroke Units
• Your GP

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Referral form (doc)

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