INPA member Active Care Group, in partnership with national charity WheelPower, has announced an agreement that will enable the development of the new Active Neuro Stoke Mandeville Private Rehabilitation Hospital.
Due to open in Summer 2027, the hospital will set a new benchmark in specialist spinal and neurological rehabilitation for patients with a spinal or neurological injury.
Located next to Stoke Mandeville’s National Spinal Injuries Centre, the new 52-bed Active Neuro Stoke Mandeville Private Rehabilitation Hospital will treat approximately 250 patients a year, offering timely access to specialist spinal and neurological rehabilitation. The hospital will be developed on an existing site at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, which is owned by the charity.
The development represents a major milestone for Active Neuro and Active Care Group, creating a best-in-class specialist rehabilitation environment at one of the UK’s most significant locations for spinal injury care, disability sport and rehabilitation. By combining expert multidisciplinary care, cutting-edge rehabilitation technology and high-quality therapeutic spaces, the hospital will set a new benchmark for patient experience, recovery and long-term outcomes.
The new hospital will be designed around the needs of patients and families with specialist clinical, therapeutic and communal spaces that support rehabilitation at every stage of recovery.
The hospital is expected to create numerous skilled jobs across clinical, therapy, nursing, operational and support roles, bringing investment into the local community and helping to grow specialist rehabilitation capability in the UK.
According to Spinal Injuries Association, more than 105,000 people in the UK are living with a spinal cord injury, with around 4,700 people injured or diagnosed each year. For many people, specialist rehabilitation is a critical part of rebuilding their lives after injury, helping them adapt, recover and regain as much independence as possible.
About Active Neuro
Active Neuro, part of Active Care Group, combines innovative technology, clinical expertise and state-of-the-art therapeutic environments to deliver specialist rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, stroke, brain injuries and other neurological conditions, helping them rebuild independence and transform their lives.
About WheelPower
WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport in the UK, based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. For more than 75 years, WheelPower has been transforming lives through movement, activity and sport, enabling disabled people of all ages to enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of participation.
