From today, Monday 11 October, any of our staff who need assistance with patients with spinal cord injuries will be able to call on a new team who will be able to provide information, expertise and support.
While there have previously been specialists in the subject who have provided expert knowledge, advice and support, the new Spinal Liaison Service team brings together nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists who all have experience of looking after patients with spinal cord injuries.
The service aims to further enhance the experience and care of patients admitted with a new or existing spinal cord injury, by giving our staff a number of people they can call on for specialist advice, and the team will be supported by one of our orthopaedic consultants with a special interest in spinal cord injury and a spinal surgeon from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.