Latest news from River Vista Health and useful local resources
For many people, warm weather means getting outside and enjoying movement. But if you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), heat can sometimes make exercise feel harder than expected.
Read more →Action for Brain Injury Week, run by brain injury charity Headway, takes place every May to raise awareness of the impact of brain injury and the importance of rehabilitation and support for those affected.
Read more →May is Stroke Awareness Month. River Vista Health supports the Stroke Association in helping to raise awareness of stroke symptoms, prevention and the importance of rehabilitation after stroke.
Read more →Home based stroke rehabilitation is helping patients recover more effectively while reducing time spent in hospital. A pilot programme by University Hospitals Dorset found that stroke patients receiving rehabilitation at home were able to return home around 13 days earlier while still receiving the same intensity of therapy from a multidisciplinary team. Delivering rehabilitation in a familiar home environment allows therapy to be tailored to everyday activities, helps patients regain independence more quickly, and supports a smoother transition from hospital to normal life.
Read more →Following a period of maternity leave, Becky is excited to relaunch River Vista Health and is open to accepting new referrals. Contact us today to start your rehab journey and individualised physiotherapy programme.
Read more →River Vista Health is delighted to be partnering with the MS Society East Berkshire Group to deliver a free monthly exercise class for people living with MS at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead. Places are limited — find out more and register your interest via the MS Society website.
Read more →Organisations and services that may be helpful for patients and families in our area
The UK's leading stroke charity, providing information, support and resources for stroke survivors, families and carers.
Patient information and public health resources from the UK's professional body for physiotherapy.
Information on home support services and equipment available to Buckinghamshire residents.
Adult social care services and support for residents of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Local support group for stroke survivors and their families in the Maidenhead area.
Local group providing support, information and community for people affected by multiple sclerosis in East Berkshire.
Support for people affected by acquired brain injury in South Buckinghamshire.
Local Parkinson's UK group offering peer support and activities across the Slough, Maidenhead and Windsor area.
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