Facilities
There is a rehabilitation staff of around 200 from all three services Medical and Nursing branches, including Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service, providing specialist medical officers, nurses, remedial instructors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, a cognitive therapist, social workers, engineers, and administration support staff. Not only does the centre deal with patients with new physical disabilities, but it also deals with patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The rehabilitation areas of the unit consist of hydrotherapy pools, gymnasiums, and workshops for prosthetics.
If accommodated on the 28 bed Peter Long Ward, there are single showers, and nursing staff on call 24 hours a day. There is internet access on the ward, as well as, a kitchen area with washing and drying facilities for clothing. A new ward opened in September 2010, which has provided another 30 beds.
Headley Court is still in need of further facilities, particularly a full size swimming pool, as patients currently have to share public facilities in Leatherhead, which has led to unpleasant confrontation. The charity Help for Heroes was set up in late 2007, with a first objective of raising money to build these facilities.
Brief update. New gym, swimming pool and lower limbs treatment area now open.
The location of the unit is another important factor, being in a rural area surrounded by woods.
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