BIRT Redford Court - The Disabilities Trust

Clinical practice andclinical teamThe clinical team at Redford Court comprises professionalsfrom a wide range of disciplines, all of whom arerecognised in their field as having special expertise in themanagement of brain injury. The team is led by a consultantin neuropsychology and rehabilitation and includesassistant psychologists, a speech and language therapist,physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a vocationaltrainer and rehabilitation support workers.Clinical practice is based on a neurobehavioural approachand focuses on a combination of social and behaviouralinterventions to aid recovery of independence. Theemphasis of assessment is on a systematic and structuredobservation of behaviour and skills in everyday situationsand tasks. Clinical governance is promoted through BIRT’sClinical Executive, a national forum comprising consultantsin neuropsychology and rehabilitation from across BIRT’sservices. Led by Professor Mike Oddy, the Clinical Executiveis committed to promoting clinical governance, trainingand research, as well as developing and reviewing clinicalpolicies and procedures.AccreditationRedford Court has been awarded full accreditation withthe Commission for the Accreditation of RehabilitationFacilities (CARF), and is registered with the Care QualityCommission (CQC), receiving consistently excellent reports.We are an accredited Investors in People organisation.8