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"I always felt safe and confidence increased"

About: Community Therapy Services / Avon Valley

(as the patient),

The therapists gave us exercises to strengthen muscles in legs and arms, also gave us confidence to try and walk again. No pressure applied just encouragement. Started with simple exercises then more moving boundaries.

Each week a learning handout was also discussed e.g staying hydrated, falls etc . All very useful!

I always felt safe and gradually my confidence increased so that I can walk much better than when I started. Also accepting help from walking aids is ok!

My thanks to Theresa and the Avon Valley Team for treating us all as individuals, having patience and caring about us. Thank you all for excellent classes, outstanding care, and going the extra mile to inspire confidence. The tea and biscuits a great addition. Also the opportunity to meet others who have similarly needed help. You don’t need to feel alone with your disability. Thank you Avon Valley!

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Response from Jamie Hawthorn, Integrated Clinical Lead, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust 2 months ago
Jamie Hawthorn
Integrated Clinical Lead,
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 16/02/2024 at 09:07
Published on Care Opinion at 09:09


Hello,

Thankyou so much for your positive feedback I have made sure this is shared with the team. I am pleased to hear that the NHS Balance Classes have been useful for you and hope it has inspired you to keep exercising in the future!

J

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