Physiotherapy balance and vestibular rehabilitation service

The physiotherapy balance and vestibular rehabilitation service is based in the Balance Centre, Head and Neck Department, York Hospital.

The physiotherapists working in the Balance Centre provide specialised clinical assessment and management of patients with vestibular disorders .

The physiotherapists are involved in the one stop balance clinic working alongside audiologists and ENT consultants to provide comprehensive patient assessment and management.

The physiotherapists have extensive experience in vestibular rehabilitation techniques for patients with vestibular disorders and in the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.