NICE Recognises Case Management in New National Guidance on Neuro-rehabilitation.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today published its long-awaited guidance on Rehabilitation for Chronic Neurological Disorders Including Acquired Brain Injury — a major milestone for the field of neurorehabilitation and for the case management profession.
A key recommendation within the new guidance is that every person requiring neurorehabilitation should have a single point of contact that bridges organisational boundaries. Depending on individual needs, this may take the form of:
- A key contact for those who are largely self-managing;
- A key worker for individuals needing additional support; and
- A specialist Case Manager for people with complex needs requiring coordinated health and social care across time and settings.
This recognition represents a landmark endorsement of the principles long championed by the ABI professionals. It highlights the essential role of specialist case management in delivering truly person-centred, integrated care.
While NICE notes that full implementation of the recommendations could take up to a decade, this publication marks a turning point in the recognition of case management as a cornerstone of effective neurorehabilitation. It validates the vital contribution of skilled, coordinated support for people living with acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
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