Neuropsychology is a sub-field of clinical psychology concerned with the applied science of brain-behaviour relationships. Clinical neuropsychologists use this knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and or rehabilitation of patients across the lifespan with neurological, medical, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders.

Assessment is primarily by way of clinical interview, completion of a comprehensive range of neurocognitive tests and psychometric measures. This may also include the use of qualitative observation and may draw on findings from neuroimaging, other diagnostic medical procedures, review of medical notes and additional witness evidence. Neuropsychologists then produce a clinical ‘formulation’ which provides and evidence based framework for describing a client’s problem or needs, how it developed and is being maintained.

Clinical neuropsychologists can also apply their expertise and formulation to the process of rehabilitation following an Acquired Brain Injury. Rehabilitation is an individualised process that helps the individual with a brain injury to adapt and to the consequences of their injury and optimise their ability and participation. This is a process often based in integrated, goal directed, MDT working it can involve professionals from a range of other disciplines including Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Neuro-physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Case Management and Carer support. The ongoing support of family members is also an important part of the rehabilitation process: it enables relatives to adjust both emotionally and practically to the changes in their life.

Rehabilitation can take place in a range of settings, including in-patient units (NHS and privately funded), Outpatient clinics and Community based programmes. Rehabilitation can be funded by the local authority, the NHS, compensation claims, medical insurance or self-funding.

Halliday Quinn Ltd is able to provide:

• High quality community based neuropsychological rehabilitation, which usually involves close liaison with the inter-disciplinary team care plan

• Expert reports assessing issues such as: proposed care and rehabilitation and issues of capacity

• Expert community based neuro-behavioural management of challenging behaviour