What is a Specialist Spinal Injury Centre?

Depending on your level of injury and other factors, you may be referred to a Specialist Spinal Centre. These Centres are funded by the NHS and specialise in treating and supporting people with a spinal injury. They have staff that have specialist training and experience of working with someone with a spinal injury and will help the patient to gain skills and understand their SCI in order to gain maximum independence. This is often referred to as rehabilitation. Places at these Centres are limited and as a result not everyone will get offered a place. Ask your Consultant about being referred to one of these Centres. Your nearest Centre could be some distance from your home but the help and support you will get will be far more specialised than what you might receive in your local General Hospital.