Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS)
The Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS) is a specialist neurology and stroke service. We provide neurorehabilitation for adults who have a diagnosis of stroke and/or neurological condition and live in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Our therapists will work with individuals in the most appropriate setting for their needs, either at a clinic or at home. Some appointments may also be completed via telephone, video consultation or in a group setting. As an integrated multidisciplinary team we aim to guide and empower individuals to manage their conditions and maximise their function.
We support recovery after stroke or neurological illness by working with the individual to regain skills and independence. For conditions that change or progress over time, we focus on maintaining abilities, finding new ways of doing things, and supporting quality of life.
Although we do not have speech and language therapists working in our team, speech and language therapy is provided separately by the Speech and Language Therapy Service. Details about how to access this service are available on their website: Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service – Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.
Referral criteria
The Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service is for adults 18+ who have a Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland GP and have a confirmed neurological/stroke diagnosis or are under investigation by a Neurologist or Stroke Physician. Individuals must have a current rehabilitation need directly attributed to their neurological condition and require specialist neurological intervention/rehabilitation.
Criteria exclusion
This service is for adults registered with a GP in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland who require rehabilitation to support return of their function and wellbeing. Please see the CINSS referral form or Prism form for detailed exclusion criteria.
How to access this service
By referral from your GP or a health and social care professional involved in your care.
If you have previously received input from CINSS and your needs have changed as a result of your neurological diagnosis, please call 0116 295 3309 to self-refer to the team.
GPs and other healthcare professionals with access to SystmOne should make an e-referral using the Prism form or the CINSS referral form.
For further information about how to refer please contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) by phone to the SPA healthcare professional line: 0300 300 1000 (referrers only).
What conditions do you cover
Neurological conditions and stroke.
Contact info
0116 295 3309
Referrals
- GP
- healthcare professional
- social care professional
- self (those with long-term conditions who have accessed the service previously)