"Rehabilitation following Intracerebral Haemorrhage"

Suddenly, with no previous health issues, my husband suffered a bleed on the brain and was rushed to hospital.  The bleed was significant and we were told the first week would be touch and go.

He was transferred to the Sir George Sharp Unit, Cameron Hospital for Rehabilitation for under 65’s.

During his stay, his speech has progressed and he can take a few supported steps.

The Nursing & Support staff in the ward could not be nicer.  They have a great sense of humour, they don’t force medication that is safe to decline and they support the patients choices.

I spend long periods at the hospital and they are compassionate and caring to all patients, they treat the patients with respect and are a very close knit team.

Not all patients are understanding if they are tied up with another patient, however the staff always greet the patients with a smile, manners and professionalism.

The ward itself is standalone from the main hospital and without the staff they have, would be an incredibly difficult place to spend time.  The surroundings are amazing, however they deserve some funding to help modernise the unit to suit the needs and interests of the younger generation they are caring for and their families.  They do an amazing job with what they have, but the unit allows working age patients reintegrate into the community and in some cases return to employment, therefore it’s an integral part of the rehab process and needs acknowledged.

Whilst we will be here for some time still to come, we are happy that the staff understand his personality and engage with that, making his time here a little brighter.

We haven’t had much involvement with the Consultant, with only a brief visit, however he is not involved in day to day care like the nursing staff, care staff, physio’s, speech & language and OT.  Even the Housekeeping team get to know the patients quite well.