Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
What We Do
The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) at Walsall Manor Hospital provides inpatient care and rehabilitation for stroke patients from the Walsall borough. While all new acute stroke cases are now treated at New Cross Hospital, we accept patients who are medically stable and need dedicated, inpatient rehabilitation before they can return home.
Our goal is to help you regain your independence and meet your personal recovery goals. Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Nurses and doctors
- Physiotherapists and occupational therapists
- Speech therapists and dieticians
- Psychologists
You’ll also have the chance to meet our ‘stroke buddies’, who are volunteers who have either had a stroke or cared for someone who has. They are great listeners and offer a unique kind of support. We’ll work with you and your family to set realistic goals and there’s no set time limit for your stay—you can remain on the unit for as long as you have ongoing rehabilitation needs that we can help with.
When you’re ready to leave, we’ll help arrange a safe discharge home, with or without care support. Your care will then be transferred to Stroke Community Services, who will follow up with you by phone at two weeks and with a visit at six weeks.
Where We Are Based
Our unit is located within Walsall Manor Hospital.
Stroke Rehabilitation Unit Walsall Manor Hospital – Ward 4, hospital route 240 Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How to Access the Service
Referrals to the SRU are accepted directly from the acute stroke unit at New Cross Hospital. You cannot refer yourself or be referred by your GP.
Contact Us
If you need to contact the SRU, you can use the details below.
Service Leads:
- Dr Epstein – Stroke Consultant
- Senior Sister Julie Corns – Lead Nurse
Phone: 01922 721172 Ext. 6218/6995