Archive for the “Inpatient ward activities” category
Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support (BIADS) taster sessions
Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support (BIADS) have organised and run taster sessions for people with dementia, who are using services on inpatient wards and in the community, their carers and staff, which explore creative activities and the impact these can have on mental and physical wellbeing. …
Hairdressing salon
The project will enhance the current experience that service users enjoy when participating in the hair and beauty sessions on the ward. By having the right equipment (a fixed back wash basin and adjustable chair, salon standard hairdryer and protective gowns), the ward will be …
Pedal Power
To enable occupational therapists to offer a wider range of therapeutic activities to help service user recovery a new mountain biking group has been set up. To be able to facilitate the cycling sessions in a safe and meaningful way occupational therapists from the ward …
Caring Garden
The idea for the Caring Garden came from Krafty Koffee, which is a prototype of the Change Lab. The prototype aimed to link people in the community service users and carers with creative approaches to improve health and wellbeing. As a result, a steering group …
Putterfingers
To provide service users on Ward 19 at the Priestley Unit, Dewsbury and District Hospital with the means to participate in safe outdoor sport. To enhance the ward-based service user experience. To provide a means to participate in gentle therapeutic exercise.