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What we do
The Specialist Rehabilitation Centre is a multi-award winning service situated on the Seacroft Hospital site that provides holistic and bespoke patient-centred solutions in order to help patients to achieve maximum functional independence.
Prosthetics
The Prosthetic Rehabilitation Service has a full complement of prosthetists and Technicians who specialise in both upper and lower limbs. The clinical staff are employed by steeper group together with a consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, specialist physiotherapists, occupational therapist, a dedicated clinical psychologist and rehabilitation engineers. Qualified nursing support is provided along with healthcare assistants.
Following a new (primary) referral to the prosthetic centre, the patient will be assessed by the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The MDT, in conjunction with the patient, will assess individual rehabilitation needs and aims of the patient. If, after consultation, a prosthesis (limb) is to be made then the patient will be allocated to their own prosthetist. The prosthetist is responsible for measuring, making and fitting the prosthesis. The process will usually take approximately ten working days, however a limb can be made on the same day by prior arrangement.
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists specialising in gait training also play an important part in the patients’ rehabilitation and work closely with the patient as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Prosthetics physiotherapy is an outpatient facility for assessment and rehabilitation of lower limb amputees with regards to prosthetic limb wearing. We accept referrals for patients of all ages ranging from newborn babies through to adulthood and older age. We are able to see patients pre-elective amputation on request.
In-patient amputee physiotherapy is routinely supplied on wards L15 at Leeds General Infirmary. For amputee physiotherapy input and support on other wards within the Trust contact the main prosthetics physiotherapy department.
The department is always available to accommodate allied health professionals or students to further their knowledge and experience, regarding prosthetics rehabilitation and limb wearing.
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Occupational Therapy
Prosthetics Occupational therapy can accommodate patients of all ages ranging from newborn babies through to adulthood and older age. We are able to advise patients prior to elective amputation. We also offer advice to prospective parents whose baby has had a congenital limb absence identified on a scan. We aim to support patients and their families throughout their lives.
There are weekly upper limb clinics with both the Occupational Therapist and an Upper Limb Prosthetist. We can see patients with upper limb amputations at any point in the process of becoming a limb user and we receive referrals direct from ward based Occupational Therapists at Leeds General Infirmary (surgical team),as well as referrals from the Physiotherapists and Prosthetists from our own team.
We are able to offer a complete range of prostheses including cosmetic, body powered and myo-electric and third generation. Each new patient is given a full assessment to ensure they gain the maximum benefit from their prosthesis. The assessment includes advice on strategies and assistive devices for daily living tasks i.e. bathing, preparing food, dressing, children’s play activities and educational needs such as writing.
Psychology
The Clinical and Health Psychology service is a core component of the multidisciplinary prosthetics care provided at Seacroft Hospital. The purpose of the service is to assist patients of all ages in coping with the challenges of limb loss and to make the most of their prosthetic rehabilitation.
The service provides a range of different psychological therapies for people who are experiencing difficulties relating to their limb loss such as:
- Low confidence
- Upsetting memories
- Worries/panic
- Self-consciousness
- Sadness/depression
- Relationship problems
- Anger
- Shock/disbelief
The service also offers group therapy, advice on chronic pain management, neuropsychological assessment and consultancy to the multi-disciplinary team.
Orthotics
All service users, carers and visitors to Specialist Rehabilitation Services are to wear a face covering unless they are exempt. We are currently running a reduced service. Patients are only being seen at Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital. We will update this site when St. James University Hospital and the LGI are re-opening again.
The Orthotics service in Leeds is based over 4 sites:
- Seacroft (which is the main hub),
- St. James’s
- Leeds General Infirmary
- and limited clinics at Wharfedale Hospital
There are six health and care professional council registered Orthotists and one Orthotics assistant who specialises in complex orthoses. The team provide a service for over 20,000 active users.
We provide orthotic treatment solutions to a wide range of conditions including:
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cerebral Palsy
Orthotic devices are used to provide pressure relief, correct or accommodate deformity and to improve function. Our orthotists will assess for, measure and fit orthotic devices for all parts of the body using bio-mechanic principles.
We run stand alone clinics and also take part in specialist multi-disciplinary clinics such as paediatric orthopaedics, child development, diabetic and rehabilitation, alongside other allied health care professionals and consultants.
We have orthotists with special interests in paediatrics, diabetic care, rehabilitation and orthopaedics, so feel free to contact us if you are unsure as to whether or not we can help.
Wheelchairs
A multidisciplinary assessment service is offered to people of all ages with long-term mobility problems. Clinical assessments for manual and powered wheelchairs and buggies, all with a Personal Wheelchair Budget are available. Postural and special seating systems for NHS Wheelchairs can also be provided.
The long term provision of a wheelchair, buggy or related disability equipment is subject to assessed need and prescription guidelines. Access to this service is open to children and adults including provision of buggies to children over 30 months and can be made via a GP or approved therapist. (NB/ Outdoor only user controlled powered wheelchairs or scooters are not available).
The service also provides modifications and adaptations to equipment they have supplied. Maintenance and repairs of loan equipment are provided by Ross Care. Advice and training for users, carers and professionals in the ‘supply and use of’ equipment is also available.
Videos
Seven wheelchairs
A beginner’s guide to NHS wheelchairs – Part 1 The Parts of a Wheelchair
A beginner’s guide to NHS wheelchairs – Part 2 Using a Wheelchair
A beginner’s guide to NHS wheelchairs – Part 3 – Transportation
A beginner’s guide to NHS wheelchairs – Part 4 – Maintenance
A beginner’s guide to NHS wheelchairs – Part 5 Your NHS Wheelchair
Personal wheelchair budget film
Contact us
General enquiries
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Tel: 0113 206 3787
Email: [email protected]
Wheelchairs
Tel: 0113 206 3855
Email: [email protected]
Head of Service
Shaunty Mudd
Tel: 0113 206 3392
Email: [email protected]
Business Manager
Samantha Sterling
Tel: 0113 206 3350
Email: [email protected]
Branch Manager – Steeper Group
Steve Carter
Tel: 0113 206 3526
Email: [email protected]
Get Involved
For more information please contact a member of staff.