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What is robotic-led rehabilitation?

What is robotic-led rehabilitation?

This year, at Askham Rehab, we’ve been fortunate to integrate robotic-led rehabilitation into our person-centred bespoke services - and enabled our patients to take their rehab to the next level.   Rehabilitation, within a healthcare setting, is increasingly used...

Turning bed-blocking into a successful discharge

Turning bed-blocking into a successful discharge

“I thought I had lost my friends from the community forever. I was wrong! Thanks to the rehab placement I am back in a local flat and it’s great.” - Mrs F Mrs F was a retiree (65+) who lived at home independently with the help of regular visits by care workers. With...

Releasing the tension with day trips

Releasing the tension with day trips

“I am so proud of myself and I am really glad that I can walk again. These day trips release the tension that I have accumulated in the past months.” - Mrs H Mrs H was admitted to Askham Village Community following a fall which subsequently resulted in a spinal...

Reading and writing for pleasure

Reading and writing for pleasure

“I couldn’t believe it when I saw him after his first few weeks at Askham. A whole new person! Motivated and excited to keep re-learning how to look after himself again.” - Friend of Mr C Mr C came to Askham for rehabilitation after suffering a stroke. On admission he...

Managing emotions more effectively

Managing emotions more effectively

“Being able to use his hands to feed himself is a great step forward. We were struggling a lot with everything, but thanks to the Askham team, things got smoother. We are so happy for him. He really enjoys the independence he gained.” - Family member of Mr D Mr D came...

Making progress while being in lockdown

Making progress while being in lockdown

“When the lockdown was announced, I was even more frustrated, as I knew that my rehabilitation journey came to an end. Thanks to the Askham rehab team, the progress was still visible, even if I couldn’t enjoy the face to face sessions anymore!’ - Mrs M Mrs M was...

Living independently… and cooking!

Living independently… and cooking!

“Without coming to Askham she wouldn’t be where she is today, everyone has been so friendly and helpful it’s an amazing place.” - Family member of Mrs B Mrs B came to Askham for rehabilitation after suffering from a stroke. She received physiotherapy, occupational...

Learning to ride a bike

Learning to ride a bike

“I’m doing more things - I didn’t bother before and I spent all my time in bed. The equipment there is good too, all the new stuff they have, as well as the arm bike and leg bike that I now use regularly. I’m now spending time out of my room every day which I wasn’t...

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