Life at the NSIC

As part of your rehabilitation, you will complete a needs assessment which highlights areas you want to focus on to gain as much independence as possible before you leave the centre.
 
A weekly schedule is put together to help you reach your goals and usually includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, sports-therapy, nursing and teaching sessions. Further information can be found in caring for you (our services).

While you are here, our staff will gradually encourage you to take more responsibility for your own care needs so that you become as independent as possible when you leave the centre. More details can be found in the patient information folder given to you at admission.

What is available in the centre?

There are a number of facilities and services available to patients and visitors, this includes:

• Café: the bright and spacious Jimmy’s café offers hot and cold drinks and refreshments, and sells newspapers, magazines and books. There is a lounge area with satellite television and internet access
• Cash machine: an ATM is located in the reception area, next to Jimmy’s café
• Kitchen and laundry: these facilities are in all ward areas for you to use
• Resource room: with a range of information relating to spinal injuries.

You also benefit from a dedicated education officer and liaison officer who chairs the patient forum and user committee.

You may also want to see our local accommodation and travel guide page.

We welcome regular feedback during your time with us. We also have a short questionnaire which can be completed when you leave.