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What is the Regional Disability Team?
The Regional Disability Team (RDT), based at Walkergate Park in Newcastle, is a specialised, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team for people with long term, complex, neurological conditions.
Who is the service for?
The team offers a range of services for people living in the north east with long term neurological conditions, aged 16 years of age and over.
To access the service you must have a specific goal(s) that we can help with.
We are unable to accept referrals for:
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Motor Neurone Disease
- Functional Neurological Disorder
How can I get referred?
If you are a GP or health care professional and wish to refer your patient, please use the form below
Individuals who have been seen by the service in the last six months can self-refer, but please get in touch directly using the contact details at the bottom of the page.
About the team
The team involved in your care may include:
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Rehabilitation assistants
What our service users say about us
From beginning to end everything was well explained and I felt included.
I felt very safe, secure and reassured in everyone’s presence.
Team awards
- Chairs Award – Winner
Specialist Community Neurorehabilitation Service CNTW Staff Excellence Award 2023 - Clinical Team of the Year – South Finalist
Specialist Community Neurorehabilitation Service CNTW Staff Excellence Award 2023