Community Therapy Team
We provide rehabilitation in patients’ own homes, helping them build the skills to help themselves, improve their physical function and keep their independence.
Our occupational therapist or physiotherapist will give each new patient a holistic assessment which we use to design personalised support, including:
- Exercises to improve strength and balance
- Review the home environment and provide advice or equipment if required
- Specialist equipment
- Strategies and advice to reduce the risk of falling, if they have a history of falls
Our service is available to all patients over the age of 18 who are registered with a GP in:
- South Notts
- Nottingham North and East: i ncluding Gedling, Ashfield, Broxtowe
- Rushcliffe
- Nottingham West - including Beeston, Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford
- Bassetlaw (Bassetlaw Community Therapy)
- Mid Nottinghamshire (Mid Notts Community therapy)
Discharge to Assess
Our Therapy service also provide assessment after discharge from an acute hospital.
These referrals are received through the acute hospital hub teams.
Accessing our service
If you think you need our service, please call the relevant single point of access.
South Notts
Contact Adult Community Services referral hub on 0300 083 0100, between 8am and 6pm.
Bassetlaw Community Therapy
Tel: 01777 274 422 between 8am and 6pm.
Retford Hospital
North Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7XF
Mid Nottinghamshire Community Therapy
Tel: 01623 781891 between 8am and 6pm.
Ashfield Health Village
Portland Street
Kirkby in Ashfield
Nottighamshire
NG17 7AE
After triage and if our service is right for you, we will arrange an appointment to visit you at home.
Service opening hours
The service is open between 8am and 6pm weekdays and 8:30am to 4:30pm weekends.
Information for health professionals
Referrals are welcomed from GPs, community health and social services, nursing and residential care homes, patients and carers and voluntary sector colleagues.
Please call the Single Point of Access or complete an e-referral on system 1.
Nottingham / South referrals, Tel: 0300 083 0100
Bassetlaw referrals, Tel: 01777 274 422
Mid Notts referrals, Tel: 01623 781891
Team leads
Nottingham South: Amy Attewell, Rachel Cushing
Bassetlaw: Miranda Walsh
Mid Notts: Patricia Dion