Archive for the “Inpatient ward activities” category
Good Mood League
What’s it about? The Trust has its own football league for people who use our services – it is called the Good Mood Football League. The league enables people with an interest in football of varying levels of ability and at different stages of the …
Zumba
The occupational therapy team have introduced Zumba (dance) groups to offer people in the Trust’s forensic service at Newton Lodge an opportunity to boost their physical and mental health while enjoying a fun and energetic activity. With the support a Zumba instructor, the team are …
African drumming project
Working in partnership with Wakefield Djembe Circle, staff working in the Trust’s forensic service at Newton Lodge have introduced African drumming sessions. Delivered through two one hourly sessions regularly, service users have the opportunity to take part in a group session on the ward and a …
Drama workshops
The introduction of drama workshops within the Trust’s forensic service at Newton Lodge in Wakefield has helped people on the Chippendale ward to express themselves through a new activity. The workshops are planned by staff who work with service users every day – so they …
DJ workshops
DJ workshops sessions are now available for people in the Trust’s Forensic service at Newton Lodge in Wakefield. Available to those on the Waterton ward currently, the sessions are delivered as part of the drop in activities and on a 1:1 basis. People are encouraged …
Music therapy
The music therapy group at Lyndhurst in Calderdale offers support for service users who have complex needs during their recovery journey. As well as increased motivation and concentration, the group will provide an alternative opportunity for people to express their emotions when they’ve struggled to do …
Improving wellbeing at Enfield Down
Starting in April 2013, this project will allow staff at Enfield Down in Huddersfield to increase the number of wellbeing activities available for service users currently resident at the rehabilitation unit. This will include introducing regular walking groups, tai chi classes and monthly sporting events at venues in the local community such as golf, ten …
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Gardening at Chantry
The gardening project at the Chantry Unit at Fieldhead, Wakefield, used its funding to purchase equipment, seeds, plants, storage etc as part of CHAMP: the Chantry Activity and Media Project. The project aimed to develop a range of meaningful gardening, cooking and media activities on …
Spuds and Buds gardening group
The Spuds and Buds gardening group provides an opportunity for service users at Enfield Down to take part in gardening activities and enjoy the independence of caring for their own plants. Enfield Down is a rehabilitation unit in Honley for people experiencing mental health difficulties. …
Olympic jabadao sessions and beyond
The Trust’s mental health physiotherapy team in partnership with Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support (BIADS), have been running weekly jabadao sessions in blocks of 10 for local people in Barnsley who have dementia. Jabadao encourages movement, communication and activity in a person centred way, …
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