NEUROWELL – stroke & brain injury rehabilitation
A Programme Tailored For Your Recovery
We are a specialist, multidisciplinary, neurological rehabilitation service based at the University of Kent, Canterbury, supporting the charities Headway Kent and The Stroke Association.
According to the Stroke Association, the brain “has the ability to re-wire itself and adapt after injury, allowing you to improve skills such as walking, talking and using your affected limbs. This process is known as neuroplasticity. It begins in the weeks following an injury and can continue for years.“
Our intense programme of person-centred support is designed to enable optimum recovery after mild to moderate acquired brain injury, boosting both your physical and mental health and giving you the skills to manage your condition more effectively when back at home, with the option of our long term recovery programme.
why choose neurowell?
Specialist Rehabilitation When You Need It Most
Accessing the specialist therapy intervention for the recommended intensity in the community following an acquired brain injury is not often possible, and people are left waiting at a critical time in their recovery.
Neurowell provides a service from a purpose built centre based at the University of Kent campus, enabling an effective, collaborative approach to your rehabilitation.
Our aim is to provide access to the help you need at the right time to optimise recovery.
why choose neurowell?
Person Centred Evidence-Based Rehabilitation
The NICE guidance recommends “at least 3 hours a day, on at least 5 days of the week, covering a range of multidisciplinary therapy including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy.”
We follow NICE guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, ensuring that you receive the right level of therapy to maximise recovery.
Each of our sessions is built around your personal goals, helping you make measurable progress in mobility, communication, and daily function.
Your recovery is closely tracked using gold standard outcome measures to monitor meaningful change over time.
“Rehabilitation can be very hard work, both physically and mentally, but many people find it helps them make vital progress with speaking, walking and other key skills”
The Stroke Association
why choose neurowell?
A Highly Specialist Team, Working for You
Your recovery is guided by a team of leading neurological rehabilitation specialists, with clinical oversight provided by Dr Mayur Bodani, consultant neuropsychiatrist.
• Physiotherapists – Improving areas such as muscle strength, functional movement, balance, posture, transfers, mobility, exercise tolerance and conditioning.
• Occupational Therapists – Improving independence and safety in activities of daily living, such as upper limb function, cognition, vision, perception, fatigue management.
Providing appropriate advice regarding the use of assistive devices and equipment.
• Speech & Language Therapists – Improving cognitive communication, speech and swallow quality and advice regarding aids to enable independent communication.
• Neuropsychologists – Providing insight and support regarding the impact of brain injury on the individual and family, and rehabilitation strategies relating to impaired cognition, mood and behaviour.
• Dietitians – Promoting the benefits of nutrition in optimum health and recovery from acquired brain injury.
Meet Your Specialist Therapy Team
Dr Mayur Bodani
Consultant Clinical Oversight
Dr Bodani is accredited as a specialist in General Adult Psychiatry, the Psychiatry of Old Age and Liaison Psychiatry.
Prof. David Wilkinson
Director
As founder and CEO, Professor Wilkinson ensures that the Centre’s clinical, research and education strands come together to produce an outstanding service that is guided by a core vision and values.
Adele Moore
Clinical Lead/Neuro OT
Adele completed her BSc in Occupational Therapy in 1998. She has over 20 years NHS experience in community multidisciplinary rehabilitation, including as a Team Lead for a community neurological rehabilitation team. Adele also has experience as a brain injury case manager.
Dr Muhammad Salman
Neuro/MSK Physiotherapist
Muhammad qualified as a physiotherapist in 2019 and holds two master degrees, one in Neurological Physical Therapy and second in Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Technology.
Helen Riris
Neuro Physiotherapist
Helen is a Chartered Physiotherapist (BSc Hons, MCSP HCPC), specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation, where she has over 14 years of experience.
Angela Thomas
Neuro Physiotherapist
Recently graduated with an advanced physiotherapy masters degree at the University of Salford. A highly motivated person with a passion for providing holistic person centred therapy and holistic care.
Louise Jamieson
Speech & Language Therapist (Talk Coach)
Louise is passionate about supporting adults with neurological conditions, including stroke and brain injury. Louise delivers person-centred, evidence-based therapy and is committed to ongoing professional development.
Dr Emma Travers-Hill PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Travers-Hill undertook her PhD at the University of Cambridge in the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. Dr Travers-Hill then completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia and has practised as a clinical psychologist in the NHS for many years.
why choose neurowell?
Proven Results, Measurable Progress
Every participant receives a comprehensive assessment, a personalised therapy plan, and a detailed rehabilitation pack outlining progress, achievements, and next steps.
With consent, we can also share progress updates with neurologists, stroke specialists, and GPs, ensuring continuity of care beyond the programme.
why choose neurowell?
Working Together A Brighter Future
As part of the 3 week programme participants and carers will benefit from specialist educational talks to promote recovery from acquired brain injury and promote overall health and wellbeing including;
• Weekly Psychology led workshops
• Medication talk – specialist Psychiatrist
• Nutritional advice – Dietitian
• Fatigue Management – Occupational Therapist
• Health and Fitness – Respiratory Physiotherapist
• Sleep Quality – Specialist Psychologist
• Pain Management – Specialist Psychologist
• Introduction to the local Headway and Stroke Association
We’re proud to collaborate with Headway Kent. With a focus on social rehabilitation, their programmes include personalised rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, peer support groups, and life skills training. They also offer emotional support and a community hub here at Neurowell to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of brain injury recovery.
A Holistic Approach to Recovery
Recovery isn’t just about therapy sessions—it’s about the whole person.
The Neurowell Centre adopts a holistic approach offering alternative complementary therapies to all members. As part of the programme all participants will be offered a complementary therapy/group each week e.g. reflexology and Thai Chi (dependent on availability).
As relaxation and sleep are essential to recovery, each participant will also be offered a sleep clinic assessment by our specialist team, including 3 consultations, review of a sleep diary and sleep hygiene advice.
Smart Technology for Smarter Recovery
We incorporate SMART technology to help patients track progress, monitor health, and stay engaged in their recovery beyond the programme.
At the Forefront of New Treatment Development:
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation at Neurowell
Professor Wilkinson, founder of Neurowell, has pioneered the benefits of non-invasive brain stimulation in brain injury for over 20 years. His methods involve the gentle, painless application of electrical current to the scalp. Significant improvements have been seen in memory, face recognition, spatial perception, language, drawing, alertness and arousal.
His findings have been published in many scientific articles and have received national media coverage.
Patients who come to Neurowell will have the opportunity to sign up to one of Professor Wilkinson’s neuro-stimulation studies.
Prices
Intensive rehabilitation built around you
3 week intensive rehabilitation programme
£4,999
Additional weekly intensive rehabilitation
£1,750
Long term supported
therapy
£ price per session
Contact Us
Here’s how you can contact us for any questions or concerns.
Address
Tanglewood, University of Kent,
Giles Lane,
Canterbury,
Kent, CT2 7LX
Phone
01227 824 775
neurowell@kent.ac.uk