CHD Rehabilitation

16/06/2025

This week, we are opening our doors and inviting you to step inside our homes to experience the exceptional care, vibrant communities, and warmth we create each and every day.

Forget everything you thought you knew about care homes - this week is your opportunity to see how modern care looks and feels. It’s about meaningful connections, genuine companionship, and celebrating the joys of later life.

Meet our inspiring residents, chat with our dedicated team, and discover first-hand how we’re transforming perceptions of care.

At CHD Living, we provide a fully integrated pathway of support - including residential, nursing, dementia, respite, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care - all tailored to the individual needs of those we support. Whether you’re considering care options for a loved one, part of our local community, or simply curious, join us to explore why CHD Living is trusted by families across Surrey and South London.

We’re proud of what we do, and we’d love to share it with you. Come and experience what makes CHD Living so special - this week, our doors (and hearts) are open!

25/05/2025

Every journey after brain injury is different – and at CHD Living, our specialist complex care services are designed to reflect that.

Supporting people with acquired and traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurodegenerative conditions and prolonged disorders of consciousness, both at home and in our specialist rehabilitation services, we provide highly individualised care that’s built around each person’s needs, goals, and potential.

Whether someone is regaining independence after a stroke, learning to communicate again, or adapting to life after critical illness, our teams work together to deliver the kind of care that restores confidence and opens up possibilities.

Visit our website to learn more about our complex care and rehabilitation services.

24/05/2025

When 17-year-old Emily experienced a catastrophic haemorrhagic stroke caused by a ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM), she sustained a severe acquired brain injury that left her non-verbal, unable to walk, and fully dependent on others for care.

Her future felt uncertain – but her journey was far from over.

Through nearly a year of intensive, specialist rehabilitation at Kingston Rehabilitation Centre, Emily made remarkable progress.

With support from our multidisciplinary team, Emily rebuilt her strength, regained her voice, and reconnected with her ambitions. Now walking with assistance and back to studying, Emily is living proof of the life-changing impact of tailored brain injury rehabilitation.

This Action for Brain Injury Week, we’re proud to share her story and celebrate the resilience of those we support, and the expertise of the teams who stand beside them.

Read more: https://chdliving.pulse.ly/hmua3evb3y

20/05/2025

Last week, Alice Bruce, Clinical Head of Rehab at CHD Living, joined a panel of experts for NR Times’ webinar: “Designing a Brighter Future After a Spinal Injury.”

Alongside Andrew Vallis (PLG Consultants Ltd) and Emma Lyons (Stewarts Law), Alice explored what good looks like in spinal injury care - from barriers and breakthroughs to real opportunities for improving outcomes.

Drawing on CHD Living’s experience in complex rehabilitation, Alice championed person-centred care, and highlighted the importance of peer-support, education and access to collaborative, integrated, goal-driven support for spinal injury survivors.

A huge thank you to NR Times for hosting such an important discussion.

Click here to view the full playback: https://youtu.pulse.ly/bauqn6kgr8

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19/05/2025

This Action for Brain Injury Week, we’re proud to stand alongside survivors, families and professionals raising awareness of the life-changing impact of acquired brain injury – and the importance of specialist rehabilitation in every recovery journey.

At CHD Living, our two NHS-preferred rehabilitation centres – Bagshot Park Neurorehabilitation Centre and Kingston Rehabilitation Centre – provide expert, person-centred care for those recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions.

With advanced facilities, dedicated therapy teams and a strong record of clinical outcomes, we help individuals regain strength, rebuild confidence, and reclaim independence. Because recovery doesn’t stop at survival – it starts with the right support.

Learn more about our services: https://chdliving.pulse.ly/icf3qpawwt

18/05/2025

And they’re off! 🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

Our amazing team at Bagshot Park Neurorehabilitation Centre is cycling a total of 600 miles!

We’re riding to help fund specialist equipment that enhances communication and connection for residents - improving quality of life and creating more joyful moments with loved ones.

A portion of the funds will also support the centre’s chosen charity, Adopt a Grandparent, spreading even more love and care. This incredible initiative pairs volunteers with elderly residents to build meaningful, intergenerational friendships—helping combat loneliness and bring joy to those who need it most.

Residents, family, friends, and staff will all be part of the journey where possible - and we’d love your support too!

Please donate if you can and help us make a real difference: https://app.collectionpot.com/pot/3351796

19/04/2025

As part of a recent enrichment initiative, our team at 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 introduced an incubator and a clutch of eggs – and we’re delighted to share that they’ve now hatched into the most adorable little ducklings!

This experience has brought immense joy and curiosity to our residents, offering a unique opportunity to witness the wonder of new life and engage in gentle, meaningful interaction.

Moments like these are a reminder of the value of holistic care - supporting not just physical recovery, but emotional wellbeing too.

16/04/2025

Last week, our service managers took part in an inspiring tasting day with our partners at – giving us the opportunity to sample new dishes, share feedback, and explore the evolving world of nutritious, texture-modified meals.

Food plays a vital role in wellbeing, comfort, and care – and it’s important to us that every bite is both delicious and nourishing.

From exploring new menu ideas to better understanding IDDSI levels, the day sparked plenty of thoughtful conversation and ideas we’re excited to take forward.

A big thank you to apetito for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging session – and to our managers for their continued commitment to mealtimes that make a difference.

20/03/2025

Happiness isn’t just a feeling, it’s something we create every day at CHD Living. Whether it’s a shared laugh over a cup of tea, a favourite song bringing back fond memories, or the simple joy of companionship, our care homes are filled with moments that make life brighter.

Today, on International Day of Happiness, we celebrate the warmth, kindness, and connections that make our homes more than just places of care - they are places of joy.

Here’s to more smiles, more laughter, and more happiness for all!

19/03/2025

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career?

At CHD Living, we are looking for a highly specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist to join our team at Bagshot Park Neurorehabilitation Centre in Surrey.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, prolonged disorders of consciousness, and other neurological conditions.

What’s in it for you?
- Work in an NHS-preferred rehabilitation service with a person-centred, evidence-based approach
- Lead on complex postural management, ADL rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, and community reintegration
- Drive service development and mentor junior OTs and rehab assistants
- Access to specialist training and a study leave allowance
- Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and long-term progression.

If you are passionate about transforming lives through rehabilitation, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: 31st March 2025. Location: Bagshot, Surrey. For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0094-25-0002

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25/02/2025

The social care sector is at a breaking point 💥

Chronic underfunding, staff shortages, and rising demand are pushing providers, professionals, and families to their limits.

At CHD Living, we refuse to stand by while social care is overlooked.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.
That’s why we are standing alongside Providers Unite and calling for real change.

Care professionals deserve recognition, providers deserve fair funding, and those who need care deserve better support.

We are committed to being part of the movement that demands:

📢 A care sector that is valued and prioritised.
📢 A sustainable workforce strategy – to recruit, train, and retain skilled care professionals.
📢 Fairer funding for providers – so that those in need receive the highest quality care.
📢 Greater recognition for social care – because the sector is just as vital as the NHS.
📢 Support and respect for care professionals

The time to act is now ⏱️

Together, we can ensure that social care gets the recognition and resources it so urgently needs.

We stand in solidarity with our sector and all those fighting for a better future for care 💚

25/02/2025

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲.
📣 Today is the Providers Unite

Social care is the foundation of our communities, yet it remains undervalued and underfunded.

At CHD Living, we see firsthand the dedication of care professionals, the impact of quality care on individuals and families, and the urgent need for sector-wide change.

We are proud to stand with Providers Unite to call for a fair, well-supported, and sustainable social care system.

Care providers, professionals, and advocates across the country are joining together to amplify one message: social care matters, and it cannot wait.

Now is the time to push for fair funding, a stronger workforce, and recognition of the vital role social care plays in society.

We are committed to being part of this movement and ensuring that those who give and receive care are valued and supported.

Join the conversation. Raise your voice.

Together, we are stronger. 💚