The Duke of Cornwall
Spinal Treatment Centre

Salisbury Spinal Injuries Trust - the team at DOCSTC
Staff at DOCSTC The Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre (DOCSTC) is a centre of excellence specialising in the total management of patients paralysed following spinal cord injury. It is estimated that there are over 1000 cases of spinal cord injury in the UK each year and approximately 100 of these are admitted to the DOCSTC.

The Centre, based in Salisbury District Hospital, provides care for patients in the south and south west of England, a population of 11 million people. The DOCSTC offers a range of comprehensive services including acute (surgical and non-surgical) treatment, emotional support, rehabilitation and long-term follow-up.

Housed under one roof are Consultants in Spinal Injuries, Spinal Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology & General Surgery. The Centre also provides specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist and Dietician.

The DOCSTC provides a holistic approach to spinal treatment which deals with all levels of injury including ventilator-dependent patients.

The Centre focuses on community reintegration through work and sport and provides patients with life-long care. The DOCSTC is committed to providing a high standard of quality care through an ongoing education, research, development and staff training programme.