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What do I need to bring with me?

When attending for an initial assessment please come in comfortable clothing with sturdy closed toe shoes. During physical assessments you may be required to undress to underwear level so please ensure that you wear suitable clothes.

When starting a course of rehabilitation you will be involved in many different activities which could include time in our workshops, in our gym and in the hydrotherapy pool. Your key therapist will advise you on the type of activities you will be involved in.

You may engage in therapy sessions in our industrial workshops as part of your rehabilitation. For health and safety reasons it is important that patients wear closed toe and hard soled shoes and tie back any loose hair or clothing.

If you are going to be taking part in the hydrotherapy sessions please bring your swimming kit and towel.

What will I be expected to do?

As well as one to one sessions with your therapist rehabilitation at Wessex Rehab, you can expect to work with a group of patients with similar injuries. Many patients report that this is hugely beneficial in terms of social support, learning from each other and the fun elements of rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation takes many forms. Please discuss with your key therapist if you do not understand how your exercises will help. We try to vary the exercises to make it more interesting for patients and to cover all your needs.

What can this unit do that others can’t?

The important difference with the Wessex Rehab Centre is that we provide an intensive therapy service, as a patient you must be willing to commit to attending for at least 2 days a week with some of the courses running 4 days a week.

The Wessex Rehabilitation Centre is well equipped to provide a wide range of personally tailored vocational rehabilitation which is specifically targeted at your individual needs, this combined with the intensive courses that we run will help kick start your recovery and provide excellent results.

Where can I eat and Drink?

Unfortunately the centre does not have a dedicated patient waiting area, but there is the Hedgerows restaurant just across the road which supplies hot and cold drinks and food. When leaving the centre cross at the pelican crossing, go in the Hedgerows Entrance and take the first door on your right, follow the corridor to the restaurant.

Food and drink are not allowed in any of the rehabilitation areas (Workshops, gym etc.) due to health and safety.

Can I stay at the Hospital?

Often patients travelling from further afield to attend out intensive courses find it easier to stay on the Hospital site. There are two hostel style bungalows available for you to book prior to starting your therapy. The cost is £15 per night, please be aware that as it is hostel type accommodation you may have to share a room depending upon the number of patients on your course. If you wish to book accommodation please discuss this with your therapist during your initial assessment. If you feel this is financially too challenging, please discuss with your key therapist and we can investigate any support we may be able to provide.

Can I access other Services while I am at Wessex Rehab?

The Wessex Rehabilitation centre only provides rehabilitation and therefore you will not be seen by a doctor as part of your therapy. The therapists do liaise with their clinical colleagues from the other services and will raise any issues with them; this can include pain management and psychology.

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