Stroke

Overview

A stroke or “mini‑stroke” (Transient Ischaemic Attack) can leave weakness, speech difficulty or fatigue—but the brain can relearn quickly when therapy starts early.

At The New Foscote Hospital, Banbury we focus on outpatient recovery once emergency treatment is complete. You attend regular therapy sessions, review progress with a consultant neurologist and, if required, have follow‑up MRI scans—all in one calm private setting.

Why Outpatient Rehabilitation Matters

• Builds strength and balance, cutting fall risk
• Refines speech, language and safe swallowing
• Sharpens memory, attention and organisation for work or study
• Prevents shoulder pain and stiffness through guided exercises
• Manages fatigue, mood changes and confidence after stroke
• Reinforces lifestyle and medication changes that slash the risk of another event

Common After‑Effects We Treat

• Arm or leg weakness and poor coordination
• Slurred speech, word‑finding problems or swallowing difficulty
• Visual‑field loss, double vision or dizziness
• Numbness, tingling or shoulder pain
• Fatigue, slowed thinking or memory lapses
• Anxiety, low mood or frustration with daily tasks

Your Outpatient Recovery Pathway

1  Consultant Neurology Review – detailed assessment, medication check and goal‑setting in our Neurology Service.
2  MRI Follow‑Up (if required) – high‑resolution imaging in the Imaging Centre to monitor healing or reveal hidden damage.
3  Individual Goal Plan – you, your family and the therapy team agree clear functional targets for the next 6–12 weeks.
4  Weekly or Twice‑Weekly Therapy Blocks
 • Physiotherapy: strength, gait and balance work using robotics, body‑weight support and home‑exercise programmes.
 • Occupational Therapy: strategies for dressing, cooking, technology use and energy conservation at home or work.
 • Speech & Language Therapy: exercises for clearer speech, comprehension and safe swallowing; aphasia conversation groups.
 • Neuropsychology: memory drills, attention training, fatigue and mood management.
5  Secondary‑Prevention Clinic – blood‑pressure, cholesterol and diabetes checks; antiplatelet or anticoagulant review; smoking‑cessation and diet advice with our Dietetic Team.
6  Progress Reviews – outcome measures recorded every four weeks; therapy intensity adjusted to keep you moving forward.
7  Discharge and Community Handover – liaison with your GP, community therapists and, if driving or work return is planned, formal assessments and employer reports.

Practical Details

• Most clients attend 60–90‑minute therapy blocks one to three times per week.
• Evening and Saturday appointments are available for work or family convenience.
• Free on‑site parking and level access throughout the building.
• Virtual follow‑up sessions offered when travel is difficult or COVID precautions are needed.

Why Choose The New Foscote Hospital

• Consultant‑led service with no junior‑doctor hand‑offs
• State‑of‑the‑art MRI on site for seamless imaging follow‑up
• Specialist outpatient gym, therapy kitchen and garden—no need for hospital admission
• Small, friendly team providing continuity and personalised care plans
• Easy access from Oxford, Warwick, Northampton and the Cotswolds

Frequently Asked Questions

How Soon After Hospital Discharge Can I Start?
Most patients begin within seven to fourteen days once medically stable and transport is safe.

How Long Will Outpatient Therapy Last?
Typical programmes run six to twelve weeks, but can be shorter or longer depending on your goals and progress.

Can Family Members Attend Sessions?
Yes. Carers are encouraged to observe and learn techniques to support home practice.

Start Your Recovery Journey

Call 01295 252 281 or enquire online to book an outpatient stroke/TIA rehabilitation assessment and personalised therapy schedule.