Wycombe Hospital’s Stroke Unit recently came alive with laughter, creativity, and music as members of the Therapy Team organised a special event designed to promote patient wellbeing and rehabilitation through engaging activities.
The initiative, held in the hospital’s Stroke Garden, aimed to encourage patients to take part in a variety of enjoyable and therapeutic experiences.
A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. It can affect things like speech and movement and take a long time to recover. Patients and their relatives or carers were invited to participate in activities such as bulb planting, crafting lavender bags, printmaking art, and joining in with the Stroke Choir. These carefully selected activities were designed to foster social interaction and provide opportunities for patients to use both their non-affected and affected upper limbs, as well as to stimulate cognitive skills and speech.
Therapists were on hand to support each participant, ensuring everyone felt included and confident to try new things.
The Stroke Choir, a highlight of the day, performed a range of songs, inviting patients to sing along or simply listen and soak up the positive atmosphere. The combination of music, nature, and companionship created a sense of community and boosted morale among all involved.
Victoria Felton, Director of Nursing for Integrated Medicine at the Trust, said: “It’s about more than therapy. It’s about bringing joy and a sense of normality to our patients’ recovery journeys.”
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many patients expressing how much they enjoyed their time in the garden. The event not only lifted spirits but also reinforced the Stroke Unit’s commitment to holistic, patient-centred care.
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