Case Studies - Provision of Meaningful Activities (5)

Dorset Healthcare University NHSFT – Westhaven Hospital

The Radipole Ward is a 34-bedded ward, caring predominantly for elderly people requiring rehabilitation, palliative care, stroke and dementia care.

Southern Health NHSFT Warwick Hospital

Quite often we find that our patients are dis-engaged and not always present in the room at that time and they need stimulating and have the opportunity to engage in meaningful activity.

Cumbria Partnership NHSFT Millom Community Hospital

We have patients suffering from Motor Neurone Chorea, CVA as well as many other disabilities. None Verbal communication can have the effect of the individual feeling isolated and un-stimulated. It was important for us at Millom that we addressed these issues through meaningful activities and group interaction.