BBC1’s DIY SOS – The Big Build has transformed the home and life of a former Christchurch Group resident. Following a devastating stroke, former policeman Richard Ford required intensive rehabilitation to allow him to become more independent. Resident at Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York in 2014, Richard underwent rehabilitation with physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and…

Christchurch Group employee Sally Harris has been named Care Home Worker of the Year in the East Midlands Regional Great British Care Awards. Sally, who works at Christchurch View in Northampton was nominated for the award for her commitment to developing, supporting and motivating her team and going above and beyond for the residents she cares for. As…

Join Professor Mike Barnes and Christchurch Group experts for a series of free neurological rehabilitation learning and networking events. Open to Commissioners, Clinicians, Case Managers and Solicitors, the events are your opportunity to listen to expert speakers, network with colleagues, take part in a Q&A and enjoy a buffet lunch. In Birmingham, Professor Barnes will be joined…

Three members of staff from Christchurch Group centres have been shortlisted for the Regional Great British Care Awards 2015. The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout England and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector . The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who…

Christchurch Group will be on Stand 1 at The Royal College of General Practitioners on Wednesday 11 November at the UKABIF Annual Conference 2015, . Christchurch Group is proud to sponsor the 2015 conference, which brings together experts in the field of neurological rehabilitation for a packed agenda. Christchurch Group Clinical Director and Chair of…

On Thursday 26 November 2015, Christchurch Group is hosting a free lunchtime networking session at Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, Birmingham. Join Professor Mike Barnes, Group Clinical Director and Professor Wagih El Masri, Spinal Injury Lead at Hunters Moor and colleagues for a lunchtime learning and networking event. This free event will be of interest to Commissioners, Clinicians, Case Managers…

Christchurch Group is delighted to have been shortlisted for a LaingBuisson Award 2015 for our neurological rehabilitation pathway in Northampton. The LaingBuisson Awards exist to recognise and reward the invaluable contribution that private, independent and voluntary sector providers make to the patients in the UK. We are looking forward to attending the 10th Annual Awards Celebrations on 11…

Staff and volunteers at Woodlands in York were rewarded for their achievements and long service this week at an evening awards ceremony. Along with long service awards for 20 members of the team, staff were also rewarded for reaching NVQ Level 3, Complex Care Competencies and Christchurch Group Superstar Awards. In addition, volunteers were also…

Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York is hosting a regional event of the Guillain-Barré & Associated Inflammatory Neuropathies (GAIN) charity on Saturday 10th October. GAIN supports those affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and other associated inflammatory neuropathies as well as funding research into these devastating illnesses. The regional event will focus on rehabilitation…