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FRIDAY 9.30AM -1.30PM
Format:
General group - socialising
with fun. Gentle exercise to develop mobility, literacy & numeracy
skills take place, as do quizzes, card games, puzzles etc.
Aims:
To encourage members to
integrate socially again and to regain confidence in the company of
others.
Referral Criteria:
New members are referred from hospital, GP, Stroke Family Support or the
community. Assessment of need is carried out by the Stroke Family
Support Advisor and/or Stroke Group Co-ordinator. Transport can be
arranged with a contribution towards the cost of £3.00 - £3.50 and there
is also an attendance fee of £5.00 for the day, including lunch.
Annual membership fee of £5
payable April each year
Training:
A Physiotherapist & Occupational therapist attends fortnightly to check for any problems any
member may be having e.g. splints etc may be supplied, check made on
exercises etc. and any other problems discussed.
Meeting others:
This session is an ideal opportunity to meet others socially, to
encourage self- confidence and to enjoy some fun at the same time.
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