Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation
Where are they?
What do they do?
Who benefits? |
Bethlehem
Provide intensive care treatment to young children and adults with serious injuries and disabilities through rehabilitation services.
13,000 people each year, with a particular focus on young children. |
More Infomation:
Founded: 1960
Director: Edmund Shehadeh
Beginnings:
The Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) began as a Cheshire Home for physically disabled children in a private house in Bethlehem. BASR took over the work in 1975. In 1990, the Society was able to purchase land on the outskirts of Bethlehem and develop a purpose built centre.
Activities:
- High quality care for patients both during and after their treatment, including medical and rehabilitation services, physiotherapy, speech and occupational therapies, alongside counselling and advisory services.
- School lessons, vocational training and a workshop form part of the Centre’s rehabilitative services.
- Outpatient services including physiotherapy, a hydrotherapy pool and an orthopaedic workshop.
- Outreach Centres in nearby towns and villages, where visiting rehabilitation workers help parents care for their children.
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