Community Physiotherapy Northumberland is a team of physiotherapists and technical instructors.
They aim to support adults who are house-bound. Others will have needs based on their surroundings.
Clients may have a long-term condition or disability that is worsening. They could have a newly diagnosed condition or disability. Or they may be recovering after a trauma, injury or illness.
The likes of GPs, nurses and social workers can all make referrals. Clients themselves, family members and carers can also make referrals.
To make a referral, contact our Single Point of Access on 0191 293 2580. Healthcare professionals can make routine referrals via ICE.
We operate across all of Northumberland. Clients should be registered with a Northumberland GP or a Coldstream GP.
- Hexham Team – Dene Park House
- Alnwick Team – Alnwick Fire Station
- Berwick Team – MacDonald House
- South East Team – Blyth Community Hospital (Harbour Suite)
The support we offer includes:
- Rehab after stroke
- Neurological conditions, eg, Parkinson's disease, MS, brain tumour
- Elderly rehab
- Admission avoidance
- Crisis management
- Falls
The team supports clients to live at home on their own through recovery. This includes equipment or aids to promote this.
We will support you to identify your own rehab goals. You may be offered support from a physiotherapist or technical instructor. This specialist may create a home rehab plan and provide any equipment needed.
You may need regular reviews as well as visits to see how you are doing. If needed, they will make changes to your goals.
There may be a point when further rehab will not help you achieve your goals. In this case, they may link you to another service to support your long-term needs.
The previous referral pathway for Community Physiotherapy Northumberland was via Short Term Support Service Northumberland.
Referrals to Northumberland County Council’s occupational therapy and reablement elements of the Short Term Support Service continue to be via Onecall on 01670 536400.