AN ILKLEY physiotherapy practice has launched a new ‘holistic rehabilitation package’.

Moor Therapy Solutions says a holistic approach is especially necessary at a time like this when the NHS is under extra strain because of the coronavirus pandemic.

And physiotherapist Paula Cooper believes her approach can help to ‘address the shortfalls in NHS provision’ that have just been highlighted by the Care Quality Commission.

The commission has voiced concern that a recent survey reported that 33 per cent of frail people leaving hospital found that the care and support they expected to receive was not available.

Paula says those figures did not, unfortunately, come as a surprise to her.

She said: “Sadly we know that 50 per cent of the over-80 year olds leave hospital more disabled than when they were admitted.

“The NHS and social care systems don’t have the resources to cope with this demand for rehabilitation in the community.”

She added that long waiting lists for community therapy can have a real impact on the level of recovery that patients achieved and that older people often return home from hospital with mental trauma from their period of illness.

She said: “They frequently feel rushed home due to the pressures on beds and once back in their own environment struggle to regain their independence, placing a greater reliance on either family or social care.”

She believes her business’ holistic package offers a better solution: “Clients are empowered to reach their full potential, giving them motivation and purpose to their lives.

“We make them feel human, listened too, worthy, and respected giving them support to recover both mentally and physically, restoring their wellbeing.”

The services offered support people through a variety of treatments from physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and dieticians as well as supporting them mentally with complementary therapy.

Lucinda Orr, the daughter of a past client, was full of praise for the practice.

She said: “My whole family would recommend you, unreservedly to anyone in need of professional, individualised, rehabilitative care.

“Your service is truly holistic and caring and, at the age of 81, you helped my mum fully regain her independence and confidence.”

For more details visit https://www.moortherapysolutions.com/transformational-rehab-packages .