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Post-COVID rehabilitation and active respite.

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a subtle shift in the types of clients requiring rehabilitation services. There is now a new group of people who are actively seeking rehabilitation to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus. In addition, there are people who have had their hospital rehab following surgery or illness […]

15th Apr

Rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this article (written 15th April 2020), Director, Jules Leahy, explains some of the operational changes that have been made to the delivery of rehabilitation therapies and medical treatment, as well as the daily lives of the clients in their care since the outbreak of COVID-19. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, STEPS delivered rehabilitation throughout […]

14th Apr

Kevin's Story – Car accident leading to severe brain injury.

Kevin Bateman was 34 years old when, in February 2018, a lorry crashed into his car on the A38 causing him to sustain a life-threatening brain injury. It was only the previous week that he and his girlfriend, Vicki, learnt they were expecting their first baby. At the time of the accident they had yet […]

8th Apr

Ben’s Story – Accident at work resulting in below knee amputation.

Ben Amis suffered a life changing injury when an accident at work in July 2015, left him with a crushed foot. This case study provides an account of his rehabilitation journey since his amputation surgery and his plans for the future. Accident at work resulting in below knee amputation Ben was 30 years old when […]

6th Apr

STEPS make a plea for nurses to help the team during coronavirus.

STEPS are responding to the current coronavirus crisis by taking vulnerable patients from across the UK, to free up beds within NHS hospitals. As a result of the new patients we are looking to recruit more staff to support the team at STEPS, in particular we have a current need for nurses. If you are […]

6th Apr

Sarah's Story - Rehabilitation following a stroke.

Sarah Mellers suffered a basal ganglia stroke in December 2017 at the age of just 47. At the time of her stroke, Sarah was working full time as a teaching assistant and treasurer of a football club. The stroke came as a huge shock to Sarah, her husband David and their two sons (aged 19 […]

6th Apr

Yvonne's Story - Rehabilitation following a stroke.

Yvonne was an active 83 year old living independently in her own home, enjoying walking, golf and a good social life in Cumbria. She had just enjoyed a weekend in Edinburgh with her daughter Clare and was due to be spending the day with her 2 younger sisters which she did every Wednesday. They had […]

19th Mar

Volunteers at STEPS.

Exceptional circumstances have got us thinking, would you like to volunteer at STEPS during the next few difficult months ahead? We are looking for caring and kind-hearted Yorkshire folk who are willing to put their skills to good use! Are you a musician? Do you play an instrument, sing or perform? Do you belly-dance or […]

19th Mar

We're Recruiting!!

We're recruiting and have a number of job vacancies and employment contract options available that will suit a range of different personal circumstances. If your current role is paused in response to the coronavirus outbreak, we have a need for your skills and could be the perfect interim solution you are looking for. We are […]

18th Mar

COVID-19 Information - Updated 15th December 2021

Updated 15th December 2021 In line with the most recent restrictions being lifted by the Government, and after reviewing and implementing procedures based on guidance issued by the Government and the NHS we remain open to admissions We are continuing to follow the same processes and procedures regarding the management of COVID, to keep our […]

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