Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service in Bungay to Close

Friday, 12 July 2024 16:49

The rehabilitation service it set for closure following a decision to stop funding the facility.

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board have given notice to Livability Icanho that it will not be renewing its contract for the acquired brain rehabilitation satellite service in Bungay as a cost cutting measure.

The Bungay facility provides access to specialised rehabilitation and has supported 40 clients and families over the past year.

Patients who need to specialised care will need to travel to the Livability Icanho facility in Stowmarket once the Bungay site closes.

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