INS Programme

INS offers a variety of long term and short-term groups. Some of these groups are for people with a specific neurological condition, while others are open to all neurological conditions. Our groups focus on different areas: some are exercise-based, or focus on managing symptoms, while others provide you with an opportunity to try out different activities.

INS is currently unable to offer normal face-to-face services. However, we are continuing to support our clients and carers by offering virtual group sessions via Zoom videolink - please see below for details of our current programme.

If you are an INS client or carer and interested in joining one of these groups, or have any questions, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or by leaving a voicemail message on 020 8755 4000.

We re-introduced fees for therapy groups in November 2020 and plan to re-apply charges for one-to-one services. Typically, one 8-week block of one hour virtual group therapy sessions costs £50 (prices are shown below in brackets). We ask those attending other groups, including Expanding Horizons, to make a suggested donation. If you would like to help support the work of INS, please click on the orange 'Donate' button at the top of the page or click here.

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MONDAY

Stroke group

Higher level exercise, symptom management and peer support.

10am until 11am weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block)

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Seated exercise

A whole body work out focusing on improving fitness and strength from a seated position.

11am until 12pm weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block)

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Parkinson’s B group

Low/moderate intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support.

2pm until 3pm weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block)

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OT Fatigue Management 4-week course

Course includes: What is fatigue? Neurological “fatigue” versus “normal tiredness”; Causes of fatigue; Sleep problems; Managing fatigue/energy conservation.

2pm until 3pm weekly Mondays, latest 4-week course ended 12th April (£25 per 4-week block)

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Neuro Exercise

Higher level exercise.

3:30pm until 4:30pm weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block)

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TUESDAY

Carers Mutual Support group

Provides a supportive environment to chat with other carers sharing experiences and useful information.

11am until 12pm monthly Tuesdays, next on 20th April

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Younger Persons group

This discussion group is being piloted, covering a range of topics. Current members are in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

11am until 12pm weekly Tuesdays

Stroke group

Seated exercise, symptom management and peer support.

2pm until 3pm fortnightly Tuesdays, next on 27th April (£50 per block of 8 sessions)

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WEDNESDAY

MS group

Low to moderate intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support.

11am until 12pm weekly Wednesdays (£50 per 8-week block)

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Expanding Horizons: Creative Writing

Join us to develop an enhance your writing skills and produce wonderful narrative, poetry or stories.

12:30pm until 1:30pm weekly Wednesdays

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8-week Mindfulness course

A simple form of meditation that can be a helpful way of coping with stress. Open to clients and carers. Beginners and those with experience welcome.

2pm until 3pm weekly Wednesdays, latest course started 14th April (£50 per 8-week block)

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Mindfulness drop-in class

Weekly shorter drop-in practice session for those who've completed the 8-week course above.

4pm until 4:30pm weekly Wednesdays

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Mind Body Spirit

A fortnightly volunteer-led mutual support group of clients, carers and Friends of INS.

For further information and to express an interest, please email [email protected].

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THURSDAY

Parkinson’s A group

Moderate to higher intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support.

11am until 12pm weekly Thursdays (£50 per 8-week block)

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Expanding Horizons: Art

All abilities are welcome, offering the chance to become absorbed in the creative process and develop skills with others.

1pm until 2pm weekly Thursdays

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Neuro Pilates

Following a successful trial, this group is new for 2021! A type of exercise that allows you to perform movements with more precision, flow and control.

2:15pm until 3:00pm weekly Thursdays, latest 8-week block starts 22nd April (£50 per 8-week block)

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FRIDAY

Music therapy group

A professional Music Therapy group provided for INS clients and carers.

11am until 12pm weekly Fridays, latest 8-week block ended 16th April. Further dates TBC.

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Expanding Horizons: Crafts

Join us to try your hand at crafts.

11am until 12pm weekly Fridays

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Expanding Horizons: Coffee and Conversation

Take time out for coffee and a chat.

12:30pm until 1:30pm weekly Fridays

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Carers fit club

A fitness session for carers dedicated to strength, endurance and flexibility.

2pm until 3pm weekly Fridays (£50 per 8-week block)

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FLEXIBLE TIMES/DAYS

One-to-one sessions with a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, tailored to support you to continue to work towards your rehabilitation goals.

Counselling sessions with a trained therapist listening and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues, with a goal to facilitating positive change.

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Latest

INS Quiz Night April 2021

Join us online for an evening to tax your brain, delve into your trivia knowledge and get competitive! You can team up remotely with participating friends and family (we suggesting using a messaging service such as WhatsApp), or simply form a team from those in your household.
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Latest news

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most widespread disabling neurological disorder affecting young adults. In the UK there are more than 100,000 people diagnosed with MS.
Groups and activities

INS offers a variety of long term and short-term groups. Some of these groups are for people with a specific neurological condition, while others are open to all neurological conditions. Our groups focus on different areas; some are exercise based, others focus on managing symptoms, while others provide you with an opportunity to try out different activities.
Refer

INS accepts self-referrals and referrals from GPs, neurologists, therapists, health or social care professionals or a person’s family or friend.
Promoting learning

Your journey with INS aims to enable you to live more independently, safely, with dignity and in the knowledge that INS will aim to meet your needs and the needs of those that care for you.
Health and social care

Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.
How to refer

INS accepts self-referrals and referrals from GPs, neurologists, therapists, health or social care professionals or a person’s family or friend.
Looking after yourself

Support Groups and Activities for Carers

What is a neurological condition?

A neurological condition is a disease, illness or trauma that affects the central or peripheral nervous system. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, tremor, cognitive difficulties, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness.
Where we work

Integrated Neurological Services (INS) provides support primarily to people who live in the London boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. However, we may still be able to offer support to people living just outside this area (eg. in Kingston, Wandsworth, Ealing) who are within reach of our base in Twickenham.
What difference we make

INS can be the difference between living and just existing.
Donate

Your donation can make a difference to the lives of people with a neurological condition. Donate, hold an event, take part in a challenge - whatever you can do will make a difference.
Working for INS

Come and join our team.
History of INS

INS is the only organisation in the London area offering long term, professional rehabilitation and support for people with neurological conditions, through its experienced team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and social workers.
I wouldn’t be here talking to you today if it wasn't for INS

I wouldn’t be here talking to you today if it wasn't for INS
Partnering with us

Partnerships - INS cannot do its work alone. The best possible outcomes for our clients can be most effectively achieved from a joined-up approach that utilises the resources from a wide range of providers, both statutory and voluntary.
Why we do what we do

At INS we believe that a long-term neurological condition requires a long-term approach. We believe that this should include support for carers and focus on ability not disability. this with your content
Volunteering

INS welcomes anybody who is willing to offer their skills and some of their time to assist us in all areas of our work. Almost anyone can be a volunteer. We already have a team of invaluable volunteers who help us in many ways but we are always looking for more support.