Neurological Conditions
For those managing progressive neurological challenges, including Parkinson's or recovery from stroke.
What is Specialist Care
Professional, tailored support when it matters most.
Our registered nurses are experienced in supporting these conditions and work in close liaison with specialist community health teams, consultants and GPs. Care plans are reviewed regularly, with family communication at every stage. Please contact us directly to discuss your loved one's specific situation and how Abbey Uplands can best meet their needs.
- Nurse-led clinical care for Parkinson's disease
- Rehabilitation support following stroke
- Symptom management and support for COPD
- Adapted care and communication for sensory impairments
- Liaison with external specialist community teams
- Regular reviews with families and healthcare professionals
Professional Care
Who our specialist support is for
We provide daily care and clinical management for older adults facing complex, long-term, or progressive conditions.
Pulmonary Management
For individuals living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) requiring symptom and inhaler care.
Sensory Impairments
For residents with visual or hearing difficulties needing an adapted environment and daily living support.
Specialist Conditions
Our Specialist Condition Support
Professional, nurse-led support tailored to the unique and progressive needs of each condition.
Parkinson's Disease Support
Dedicated clinical management tailored to the progressive stages of Parkinson's. Our nurse-led team focuses on medication timing, mobility preservation, and coordinating with specialist neurological community health teams.
Stroke Support & Recovery
Structured support post-stroke to rebuild physical confidence and daily independence. We focus on daily movement, professional occupational therapy liaison, and encouraging speech and cognitive rehabilitation.
COPD & Pulmonary Care
Expert clinical support for managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other respiratory conditions. Our nurses ensure correct inhaler and oxygen therapy management, symptom monitoring, and energy conservation techniques.
Sensory Impairment Support
Abbey Uplands is registered to support older people living with visual or hearing impairments. Our team is trained to adapt communication, daily living support, and care plans to ensure residents remain active, involved, and informed.
Our nurse-led clinical team is trained in Parkinson's care, focusing on
strict medication management, maintaining mobility and swallowing safety, and working closely with
visiting specialist therapists and GPs.
Yes. We offer supportive post-stroke care to help residents rebuild
physical confidence, coordinating with speech and language therapists (SALT), occupational
therapists, and physiotherapists to support their recovery plan.
Our registered nurses monitor breathing symptoms 24/7, ensure proper
administration of inhalers and nebulisers, support oxygen therapy if prescribed, and help residents
with energy-conservation techniques.
Abbey Uplands is registered for sensory support. Our staff adapt
communication techniques, ensure optimal lighting and safety in rooms, and assist with hearing aids
and visual aids to help residents stay fully included.
Rehabilitation care in London
Rehabilitation care at Abbey Uplands Care Home means recovery-focused care after illness, surgery or a stroke at 254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH. It is intended for people working towards returning home, or towards greater independence. The home has 65 rooms. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Abbey Uplands Care Home
Abbey Uplands Care Home is at 254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH, in the London Borough of Lambeth area. The nearest station is Streatham and Streatham Hill (Southern and Thameslink).
Families enquiring about rehabilitation care here usually travel from Streatham, Streatham Hill, Norbury, Tulse Hill and Balham.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 020 8769 9944 or email admin@abbeyuplandscarehome.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for rehabilitation care
Rehabilitation care at Abbey Uplands Care Home can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by the London Borough of Lambeth show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Abbey Uplands Care Home can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Abbey Uplands Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-18289290582. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 8.9 out of 10 from 74 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.
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(020) 8769 9944