About the service
Caterham Dene Hospital has a 28 bedded inpatient Intermediate Care Ward for people aged 18 years and over requiring a short-term period of rehabilitation after illness or injury.
The team provides a period of assessment, care and rehabilitation for patients and work with them to identify their own goals. They help patients return home with any necessary assistance required or support them to identify a future care environment to meet their needs.
The team comprises of registered nursing staff and healthcare assistants who provide 24-hour nursing care along with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants, a doctor (GP), pharmacist and adult social care.
Referrals are also made to other services and specialties as required.