Clinical Practice and Clinical Team
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The clinical team at Daniel Yorath
House comprises professionals from a wide range of disciplines, all
of whom are recognised in their field as having special expertise
in the management of brain injury. The team is led by a consultant
in neuropsychology and rehabilitation and includes clinical
psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, vocational trainers and rehabilitation
support workers.
Clinical practice is based on a neurobehavioural approach and
focuses on a combination of social and behavioural interventions to
aid recovery of independence. The emphasis of assessment is on a
systematic and structured observation of behaviour and skills in
everyday situations and tasks.
Clinical governance is promoted through BIRT's Clinical
Executive, a national forum comprising consultants in
neuropsychology and rehabilitation from across BIRT's services. Led
by Professor Mike Oddy, the Clinical Executive is committed to
promoting clinical governance, training and research, as well as
developing and reviewing clinical policies and procedures.