Brainkind Neurological Centre: York

About Brainkind Neurological Centre: York

Brainkind Neurological Centre York supports people with an acquired brain injury and comp needs such as cognitive, physical and/or emotional difficulties, including verbal aggression, impaired social functioning, and disinhibited behaviour.

Our highly skilled team offer compassionate and specialised person-centred care, in a safe and modern environment. Our specialist multidisciplinary team, led by neuropsychiatrists and neuropsychologists, includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation support workers, nurses, speech and language therapists, social workers, therapy assistants and assistant psychiatrists and psychologists to deliver the very best in neurological care and rehabilitation.

We promote the involvement of families as an important part of the rehabilitation process
throughout admission. As a registered hospital, we can work with people detained under the Mental Health Act or people subject to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Facilities 

• Located in York with beautiful views of the Knavesmire.
• Welcoming communal area called The Street.
• The Street Café is run by supported individuals and volunteers, offering work experience.
• A modern rehabilitation gym to help people regain physical independence.
• A family room which provides a quiet, comfortable space to meet with loved ones.
• 36 ensuite bedrooms across two floors, designed to create a sense of familiarity.
• 14 bedrooms include ceiling hoists and wet rooms for accessibility.
• 4 transitional living apartments support independent living skills like cooking and budgeting.
• On-site support from a multidisciplinary team helps build confidence and independence.
• A sensory room with lights, sounds, and textures to create calming or stimulating environments.
• Rehabilitation kitchens, pantries, and laundries to help develop daily living skills.
• Spacious communal areas, courtyards, and a large garden with wildlife features like bee bricks and bug houses.

Person centred rehabilitation model

Our specialist rehabilitation is based on a neurobehavioural approach and focuses on enabling people to function more independently and develop their lives as they choose. The multi-disciplinary team has specialist assessment and therapy rooms to aid individuals in recovery.

Our person-centred programme may include:

• Multidisciplinary assessment of needs
• Educational and therapeutic sessions
• Support for personal, social, and domestic skills
• Behavioural guidance
• Community based activities
• Supported leisure activities

Becoming more independent

Access to the wider community forms an important part of our rehabilitation programme. Our ground breaking new service is only a short distance from York city centre and parks. Whether discharged within six months or longer, our aim is to support everyone to be as independent as possible.

Conditions we specialise in:

We specialise in the rehabilitation of people who are experiencing behavioural disorders following an
acquired brain injury. Individuals may also have any or a combination of the following:

• Neuropsychiatric symptoms
• Long term complex care needs
• Verbal and / or physical aggression
• Disinhibited and / or impulsive behaviours
• Historic substance misuse and high-risk profiles

We accept referrals for people detained under the Mental Health Act. In addition to our new independent hospital, Brainkind offers other options locally to support people as they become more independent

Our specialist team

Our service delivers the very best in specialist neurological care and rehabilitation, including neuropsychiatry, as needed. Clinical psychiatrists and neuropsychologists lead our in-house multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, speech & language therapists, social workers, therapy assistants and rehabilitation support workers.

Our highly skilled staff offer person-centred care in a safe and spacious environment. The people we support are actively involved in reviewing their progress against agreed outcomes, and we promote the involvement of families in the rehabilitation process.

Our team collaborates with the people we support, other professionals and families to support long-term needs and make recommendations for suitable discharges. Brainkind has a pathway of services, supporting people through every step of their journey, which includes suitable step-down services such as residential rehabilitation, specialist residential care homes and supported living services.