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Pet Therapy at Cedar House

At Cedar a few years ago, we started to allow staff to bring in their dogs for the day so the patients could walk them and stroke them. The benefits of this have been outstanding. What did we observe? When the dogs were on ward, the patients were…

Nurse Leadership and Cedar House

Aoife Walsh, charge nurse at Cedar House, is responsible for a male forensic ward and Step Down Service. Aoife has been at Cedar for 2 ½ years, and worked previously at the hospital from 2010. Aoife tells us about the Huntercombe Nurse Leadership Programme that she participated in…

Festive Bake Off

Wards were encouraged to spend a morning working together to prepare festive puddings and treats to take to a shared lunch in the games room. Prizes were awarded to  each ward for most festive design, most imaginative, most traditional and best pudding!

Blackheath enjoys Abba tribute band

More Blackheath Huntercombe Heroes

David has been recognised as a Huntercombe Hero at Blackheath. David is a Patient Activities Leader and joined the Huntercombe team in May 2016. His main role is as driver of our minibus, although he actively involves himself in all patient related activities. David works closely with others…

Huntercombe Heroes at Blackheath

Judith has been recognised as one of Blackheath’s Huntercombe Heroes. She joined BBIRC back in 2010, her main role is to actively involve herself in all patient related activities.  She is recognised for commitment to her role and for giving up part of her weekend to take patients…

50’s diner at Edinburgh

Indian themed night at Stocksbridge

Stocksbridge recently held an Indian Themed night, with costumes, food and decorations! Great fun was had by all.

BBQ at Murdostoun

At Murdostoun, the Neurological Care Centre and Rehabilitation Centre joined together to enjoy the sunshine by having a bbq and enjoying some outdoor games. Everyone seemed to have fun and got to enjoy time outside in the lovely outdoor area of the Neurological Care Centre.  With the Scottish…

Will Glennon runs half marathon for Frenchay BIRU

TV Newsreader, Will Glennon, raised a fantastic £2,500 when he ran the Bristol Half Marathon in aid of Frenchay BIRU. Will had spent several months at Frenchay when recovering from a serious head injuries.

Frenchay outcome measures 2015/16

Frenchay BIRU have just received their latest outcome scores from UKROC. The UK Specialist Rehabilitation Outcome Collaboration (UKROC) is a national database which collects data from centres across the UK providing rehabilitation services.  It compares our patient results against those of other centres who provide the same service….

Christmas party at Murdostoun

Patients and family enjoyed the Christmas party at Murdostoun, which included a Christmas Bingo, Christmas Quiz and raffle.  All the staff joined in to make the day a great success and to ensure that all the patients were included in the festivities and had fun.

Stafford Tea and Talk afternoon for World Mental Health day

Huntercombe Hospital Stafford held a Tea and Talk afternoon for World Mental Health day, where patients and staff got together and have a natter whilst enjoying a good old cuppa. This gave patients from across the hospital a chance to mingle and interact with each other, they worked…

Huntercombe Stafford supports Jeans for Genes Day

On Friday 23rd September, patients and staff at Huntercombe Hospital Stafford wore denim clothing to support the Jeans for Genes Day. A massive congratulations and Thank You to everyone that took part and organised the day, when £102.68 was raised!

Hothfield get ready for a photo shoot

Residents were really excited when the photographers visited the centre to take some pictures for our website. It was a really fun day for all those who took part!

American Themed Day at Hothfield

Residents at Hothfield enjoyed an American Themed Day – here’s one of our residents with a pinata! The residents also enjoyed burger and fries and the centre was decorated throughout with American flags.

Choir visits Hothfield

Hothfield had a visit from a local choir called “Ashford Sings”. This picture shows a small group from the choir – Anne Plowright sings in the choir and is a rehab assistant at Hothfield. The residents really enjoyed the visit and the fabulous music!

Reptile Awareness Day at Huntercombe Stafford

Huntercombe Stafford celebrated Reptile Awareness Day. Patients told us that the day was ‘great’, ‘fun’, ‘amazing’, ‘fantastic’, and ‘very good’. The visit went without a hitch and our young people got to see and hold a variety of interesting creatures. The experience was also educational and we all…

Soft play visits at Moorpark

Green fingers at Roehampton

Since opening in May 2016, Huntercombe Hospital Roehampton’s occupational therapy garden has been hugely popular with patients. Located outside the ward, patients can be found in the peaceful garden, tending to a range of plants, potted and watered in raised flowerbeds. There are flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables,…

Masquerade ball kicks off summer with style at Stafford

To celebrate the end of the school year, patients at Huntercombe Hospital Stafford attended the Masquerade Ball. Young people from across Huntercombe Hospital in Stafford put on their masks, dressed up in their party outfits, and stepped into their transformed classrooms. Students enjoyed an interactive quiz based on…

The Movers and Groovers of Moorpark Place

Every last Wednesday of the month, the Movers and Groovers meet at Moorpark Place. The Movers and Groovers is a committee of Moorpark Place residents, their families, staff and advocates, and is responsible for developing ideas for activities and discussing facilities that need improving. The Moovers and Groovers…