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My recovery has been much easier and faster than I would hav...

Posted By Belcyclist

"My recovery has been much easier and faster than I would have believed possible"

About: Intermediate and Transitional Care / Community Rehabilitation Team

(as the patient),

I came out of hospital after 10 days in the Major Trauma Unit with a fractured clavicle and 3 fractures in my pelvis from a cycling accident.

After a week at home resting, I had my first visit from a physiotherapist and the following week from an occupational therapist. They were both friendly and encouraging and reassured me about how much I could do, while stressing the need to move as much as possible.

I have had three visits from the physiotherapist and two from the occupational therapist and both now feel that I can be signed off, depending on the results of my follow up x-rays.

With their help, my recovery has been much easier and faster than I would have believed possible.

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Response from Craig Ballentine Kearns, Intermediate Care Manager, Community Rehab Services (CRS), Belfast Health and Social Care Trust last week
Craig Ballentine Kearns
Intermediate Care Manager, Community Rehab Services (CRS),
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 26/04/2024 at 09:32
Published on Care Opinion at 09:35

Hi Belcyclist

It sounds like you have been on some journey following your accident. I'm glad you had a positive experience with the team once you were discharged home and you feel you have recovered faster.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience which I will share with the team.

I wish you all the best with your recovery and hopefully you can get back on the bike soon.

Craig Ballentine-Kearns

Operational Manager - Community Rehabilitation Service

Belfast Trust

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Response from Julie Bray, Service Improvement & Governance Lead, Occupational Therapy, BHSCT last week
Julie Bray
Service Improvement & Governance Lead, Occupational Therapy,
BHSCT

I work with all the Occupational Therapy staff in the Belfast Trust to make our service to you the best it can be.

Submitted on 26/04/2024 at 10:30
Published on Care Opinion at 10:30

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Hello Belcyclist,

I am glad to here that you are recovering well after your accident. It is heartening to hear of the positive impact the rehab team input has had.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, I will pass this onto the OT staff, and wish you well as you continue to recover.

Kind regards

Julie Bray

Service Improvement & Governance Lead OT

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