Our service offers psychological treatment for people living with epilepsy who are experiencing distress as a result of their condition and are willing to engage in psychological treatment.
What does the service offer?
We provide psychological therapy and cognitive assessments (memory and thinking skills). Like many health conditions, seizures can have a big impact on people’s lives and cause stress and emotional difficulties. Many people with seizures find it useful to work with a psychologist to develop helpful ways of coping and reduce the impact of their health condition.
Where are patients seen?
Appointments take place at The Ridge Medical Practice (Cousen Road, Bradford), and Shipley Health Centre.
How to make a referral
Referrals are accepted from Bradford Teaching Hospitals’ consultant neurologists and clinicians from the Bradford Community Epilepsy Service.
Further information
For more information about the services we offer please contact the Clinical Health Psychology Department.
About our service
The Community Head Injury Rehabilitation Team (CHIRT) provides a rehabilitation service to people with traumatic brain injury and others who have an important role in the patient’s life, such as family, friends, care/support providers and employers.
Our aim is to help clients who have sustained a brain injury increase their independence and access their preferred roles within their community.
The CHIRT team comprises of a Neuropsychologist, an Assistant Psychologist and Occupational Therapists.
What does the service offer?
CHIRT provides specialist rehabilitation for people with traumatic brain injury. The rehabilitation process involves assessment, collaborative goal setting, treatment and ongoing evaluation of outcomes. CIHRT also provides support for others involved with the client’s rehabilitation, support and care.
How to make a referral
Referrals can be made by GPs and Neurology Consultants. This can be done by completing and sending the CHIRT referral form to CHIRT, Clinical Health Psychology Services bth.psychology@nhs.net. We welcome phone calls to discuss potential referrals, tel: 01274 365264.
Where are people usually seen?
Outpatient appointments are mainly held at St Luke’s Hospital, Bradford. We are able to offer home visits in certain circumstances when people are physically unable to travel to appointments due to their health condition.
Further information
If you would like further information about our service or to discuss a referral please call the CHIRT office on 01274 365264.
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