Regional Service
Manchester and Surrounding Areas
Our Approach
At The London Neurocognitive Clinic, our Manchester Regional Service places the individual’s everyday life at the centre of assessment and rehabilitation. Our clinicians therefore look beyond symptoms in isolation. They consider how cognitive, emotional, behavioural, physical, communicative and environmental factors interact, as well as the strengths and resources that can support recovery or adaptation. Our wider multidisciplinary network includes professionals working across neuropsychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, occupational therapy, neurological physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and neuropsychology-led case management. Recommendations are tailored to the person’s needs rather than determined by a fixed package of services.
How can specialist support at the Manchester Regional Service address the effects of neurological conditions in everyday life?
Our clinicians can work with individuals based in Manchester and surrounding areas, who affected by acquired or traumatic brain injury, stroke, functional neurological disorder, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, motor neurone disease and other neurological conditions.
Specialist assessment can help clarify the nature of the difficulties arising from these conditions and how they relate to the person’s daily functioning. This understanding can then guide practical recommendations for home life, employment, education, relationships and community participation. Support may include neuropsychological assessment, psychological therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, fatigue management, communication strategies, vocational rehabilitation or interventions designed to increase independence.
When might multidisciplinary rehabilitation be helpful for individuals based in Manchester and Surrounding Areas?
Some people have a clearly defined need that can be addressed by one clinician. Others experience overlapping difficulties that cannot be understood or treated effectively through a single professional perspective. For example, a person recovering from a brain injury may experience problems with memory, mobility, communication, mood, fatigue and participation in everyday activities at the same time.
In these circumstances, multidisciplinary rehabilitation can bring together the relevant areas of expertise. A neuropsychologist might help identify cognitive strengths and difficulties; an occupational therapist may focus on daily routines and independence; a neurological physiotherapist may address movement, balance or physical confidence; and a speech and language therapist may support communication or swallowing. Psychological or neuropsychiatric input may also be required when emotional, behavioural or psychiatric difficulties are affecting recovery.
Where appropriate, neuropsychology-led case management can help translate different clinical recommendations into a coherent rehabilitation plan. This can reduce fragmentation, support communication between the professionals involved and ensure that interventions remain connected to the individual’s priorities.
How is support tailored around a person’s goals and circumstances?
Effective rehabilitation should not be something that is simply done to a person. We work collaboratively with individuals and, where appropriate, their families, carers and wider professional networks to understand what they want to achieve and what may be preventing progress.
Goals may include returning to employment or education, becoming more independent at home, managing fatigue, communicating more confidently, rebuilding relationships or adjusting to changes in identity following illness or injury. For individuals with progressive or long-term conditions, the focus may be on adapting to changing needs, preserving meaningful activities and supporting quality of life.
The setting and format of appointments will depend upon the service required. Some consultations and therapy sessions may be delivered securely online, while certain assessments or rehabilitation interventions may need to take place face to face. Where clinically appropriate and available, appointments may also be arranged within the person’s home, school, workplace or community environment. Our Manchester regional service extends across Greater Manchester and a wider area of Northern and Central England, including Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Liverpool, Chester, Leeds, York, Doncaster, Stoke-on-Trent, Nottingham, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and surrounding communities. Provision across this broad area will depend on clinical need, location and the availability of the relevant professional.
Questions our clients ask
Frequently asked questions
Seeking support following a neurological diagnosis, injury or change in functioning can bring many questions. We have answered some common queries below, but please contact us if you would like to discuss your particular circumstances.
Which neurological and psychological needs can your team support?
Our clinicians work with a wide range of cognitive, emotional, behavioural, physical and communication needs. These may be associated with brain injury, stroke, functional neurological disorder, neurodegenerative illness, neurodevelopmental conditions or complex mental health presentations. Because every referral is different, our team will first consider the concerns being raised and then advise whether we have a suitably qualified professional available.
Can appointments take place at home or within the community?
Depending on clinical need, location and clinician availability, some appointments may be provided within the individual’s home or another relevant setting, such as a school, workplace or community environment. Other sessions may take place at an appropriate clinical location or through secure online consultation. We will discuss the most suitable and practical arrangement with you before an appointment is confirmed.
Can the LNC work alongside an existing healthcare or rehabilitation team?
Yes. With the individual’s consent, our clinicians can communicate with existing healthcare professionals, rehabilitation providers, schools, case managers or other relevant services. Collaborative working can be particularly valuable when several professionals are involved, as it helps recommendations remain consistent and connected to the person’s wider treatment or rehabilitation plan.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about our Manchester Regional Service,or would like to find out whether it could benefit you or someone you care for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re here to help.