What is Personal Injury Rehab?

Rehabilitation or "rehab" is the term used to describe treatment and support provided following a serious injury. Rehab will be provided during the claim and is intended to supplement the treatment provided by the NHS. The benefit of privately funded treatment is that it can fill the gaps in treatment offered by the NHS and where there are delays in receiving appointments, private treatment can be offered in its place.

Commonly a case manager is appointed to complete an immediate needs assessment, which would determine the extent of your injuries and the level of treatment and support that would be required.

Depending upon the extent of your injuries, the case manager may recommend the appointment of a multidisciplinary team of experts to oversee and implement the treatment that you need to help you get back on your feet. The team will be tailored to your needs and there is no limit to the number of experts who may become part of your team.

Each person’s recovery is different; however, in most cases you would expect to see significant improvement within 6 months to 2 years post-accident. It is therefore crucial that you secure the appropriate rehab at the earliest opportunity to ensure that your prospects of recovery are maximised.