Neuro Partners

Neuro Partners work in conjunction with Employers, Access to Work and individuals with the aim of sustainability/enablement within employment.  For more information visit our Employment page.

“I basically died and came back. I wonder sometimes why I survived, but I try to stay positive”
These are the words of Michelle Ferguson from Cumbria who suffered massive brain injuries after being resuscitated following a heart attack.

Up until her early 20s, Michelle was living life to the full. Known locally as Fergy, she played darts and pool for Cumbria and was out socialising almost every night.

She could never have imagined what was about to come. At just 23 Michelle suffered a sudden and severe heart attack. Technically, she died.  Doctors managed to resuscitate her but her brain had been starved of oxygen, leaving her with permanent damage.

She lost her memory and her mum was told to prepare for the likelihood she may never walk or talk again. Once so full of life, it had suddenly all been taken away.

Now, with the help of specialist support and rehabilitation, Michelle has recovered beyond everyone’s expectations and is becoming increasingly independent again.

Read the full story in the News & Star, published December 2011

CELS have rescheduled the Special Interest Group Inaugral Event planned for 26 January following feedback suggesting that the formation of the new Clinical Commissioning Groups, whilst progressing, is not quite at a stage where the event could provide best value in terms of learning how SMEs should best engage. They will reschedule the event to take place later in the year once once it is clearer how the CCGs are to operate in practice. 

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Cels HealthConnect in partnership with care and specialist support organisation Neuro Partners is hosting an inaugural event for the new Community Healthcare & Assistive Technology (CHAT) Special Interest Group.  The group has been formed following requests from members, and will focus on sharing best practice and information relating to changes in legislation and procurement.

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Specialist service providers, Neuro Partners, were absolutely thrilled to be highly commended in two separate awards at a ceremony held at Durham’s Gala Theatre on Thursday, 10 November.

Durham County Council’s Annual Personalisation Awards celebrate excellence across the care and support sector, and promote best practice within the sector, paying tribute to service providers who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.

Neuro Partners were highly commended in two of the three award categories; the best example of personalised services in a community setting, and best example of a service that promotes dignity.

Neuro Partners specialise in providing tailored support packages in the home, community, education and workplace to individuals with neurological conditions, brain injury, spinal injury, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues.

Director of corporate services, Emily Dunn (pictured left) commented; “By putting our service users at the centre of the care and support they receive, we encourage development, assist with improving their quality of life, wherever possible, aim to fulfil their aspirations, and promote autonomy.

“We are thrilled to be given this recognition by Durham County Council for the work we do in the local community”.