Due to the unexpectedness of a stroke and the impact this has on the patient and family we have developed a partnership with the Mental Health team by assessing the impact of mood disorders. We also have occupational therapists who work on the Acute Stroke Unit and rehabilitation ward at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Nursing staff may refer patients to occupational therapy during their stay; an occupational therapist will visit the ward to gather information about how patients managed daily activities before they came into hospital and to ask them about any concerns before they return home. Our therapists work very closely with other professionals to ensure patients are safely discharged from hospital with the correct levels of care.
Our Acute Stroke Unit is in Ward E58 in the main hospital building at Sunderland Royal. Access to the Occupational Therapy Department is via entrance 8 (Rehabilitation) at Sunderland Royal Hospital, B level. The Occupational Therapy Department provides a seven day service between 8am and 4.30pm each day.
Ward Manager – Deb Hindmarsh Directorate Manager - Lisa Ball Clinical Lead - Dr Majmudar Junior Sisters - Helen Murray, Leigh Wilson Matron – Su Lindsay Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation Team Leader - Sarah Tutin
