Wolfson Outpatient Cognitive Rehabilitation Services (WOCRS)

WOCRS is a tier 4 specialised service with a single point of access for all assessment and treatment programmes. Assessment for suitability is funded by NHSE but any subsequent recommended treatment programme is funded by the patient’s local clinical commissioning group (CCG). Patients triaged as suitable will be invited to attend a multidisciplinary assessment. We have a range of day patient services, predominantly suited to patients with higher level cognitive and communication impairment:

Intensive day patient neurorehabilitation

Patients can attend up to five days a week (after assessment of need) to work on predetermined goals. As well as individual sessions with the interdisciplinary team, there are also opportunities to attend groups. Goal planning meetings with the treating team occur regularly.

Vocational rehabilitation

The Vocational Rehabilitation team support patients back into employment, through a tailored approach. The team provide assessment, guidance and support, helping clients regain their confidence.

A three-phase programme run by occupational therapists, a speech and language therapist and a clinical neuropsychologist; consisting of an assessment, a group programme and ongoing support in order to work towards vocational goals.

The programme is available to patients living in London and the surrounding areas. Referrals are accepted from healthcare professionals (NHS), GPs, other NHS hospitals and community teams. To be eligible the client must be over 16, independent in personal care, have completed all medical investigations and neurorehabilitation, demonstrate a clear commitment to returning to work.

Wolfson Cognitive Assessment Programme (WCAP)

This is a four-day assessment programme, where patients attend once a week for detailed assessment with each member of the multidisciplinary team. During this time, they will meet with a keyworker to formulate goals and steps to achievement, based on their assessment results. The assessment can be used for differential diagnosis, recommendations for rehabilitation prescription and/or disability management.

Group therapy

WOCRS can provide a range of tailored interdisciplinary-run groups including fatigue management, adjustment, cognitive-communication disorder, brain injury education, emotional regulation, intensive compensatory aid training, relaxation and cognitive strategy.

Location

Wolfson Outpatient Cognitive Rehabilitation Services
Ground floor, Queen Mary’s Hospital
Roehampton Lane
Roehampton
SW15 5PN

General enquiries: Wolfson.wocrs@stgeorges.nhs.uk