There are so many ways you can use a ball for stroke rehab. You can hold it, squeeze it, roll it, throw and catch it, guide it. Fantastic tool for improving dynamic balance and coordination.
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It is with a heavy heart that ARNI Stroke Rehab UK reports the deeply distressing story of Roger Bass, a 90-year-old grandfather who passed away in a crowded hospital corridor, a situation his family tragically described as 'degrading'.
At the end of November, Mr. Bass was taken by ambulance to Queen's Hospital in Romford after suffering a suspected stroke. What should have been a place of urgent care and dignity turned into a heartbreaking scene. Instead of a quiet ward, Roger spent his final hours on a temporary bed surrounded by the chaos of a busy corridor, with dozens of other patients also waiting for a bed to become available. His family witnessed a man who served in the Navy and the Fire Service, a man who deserved respect, die without privacy in a thoroughfare of the hospital.
This deeply upsetting event has brought the immense pressure facing our NHS hospitals into sharp focus. Hospital management expressed their sincere condolences, acknowledging that this standard of care is unacceptable, even in the face of immense demand and bed shortages. It raises critical questions about patient dignity, the strain on emergency services, and the need for immediate, systemic solutions to ensure no other family has to endure such a painful, public farewell.
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Our thoughts are with Roger’s family during this incredibly difficult time, and we hope this story pushes for meaningful change in how we care for our most vulnerable. 🙏
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🚨 Important Update on Somerset NHS Stroke Services & What It Means for Our Community 🚨 The specialist hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU) at Yeovil District Hospital is set to begin removal this spring. This change means a major shift for stroke patients needing urgent, emergency care.
In simple terms: if you or a loved one shows F.A.S.T. signs of a stroke and calls 999, you will no longer be taken to Yeovil for initial emergency treatment. Instead, ambulances will transport patients requiring this urgent, time-critical care to the nearest specialised units in either Dorchester (Dorset County Hospital) or Taunton (Musgrove Park Hospital).
The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board states this decision is based on national guidance to centralise hyper-acute care. The idea is that concentrating expertise and resources into fewer, larger 'centres of excellence' ensures better outcomes for patients through guaranteed 24/7 access to specialist stroke teams and equipment.
The evidence suggests that going to a specialist unit, even if it means a slightly longer ambulance ride, often results in better survival rates and recovery potential. While the clinical arguments for specialist units are strong, we recognise this means longer travel times for many residents in South Somerset during a stressful, emergency situation. It highlights, more than ever, the absolute necessity of acting F.A.S.T. ⏰
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK saya that prompt action remains the single most critical factor for a positive outcome. Stay informed, stay healthy and look out for one another! 💙
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#ARNIstrokerehab #Somerset #Yeovil #Taunton #Dorchester #StrokeAwareness #arnistrokerehabilitioninstructortraining #CommunityHealth #FASTsigns #PublicNotice
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🚨 Important Update on Somerset NHS Stroke Services & What It Means for Our Community 🚨 The specialist hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU) at Yeovil District Hospital is set to begin removal this spring. This change means a major shift for stroke patients needing urgent, emergency care.
In simple terms: if you or a loved one shows F.A.S.T. signs of a stroke and calls 999, you will no longer be taken to Yeovil for initial emergency treatment. Instead, ambulances will transport patients requiring this urgent, time-critical care to the nearest specialised units in either Dorchester (Dorset County Hospital) or Taunton (Musgrove Park Hospital).
The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board states this decision is based on national guidance to centralise hyper-acute care. The idea is that concentrating expertise and resources into fewer, larger 'centres of excellence' ensures better outcomes for patients through guaranteed 24/7 access to specialist stroke teams and equipment.
The evidence suggests that going to a specialist unit, even if it means a slightly longer ambulance ride, often results in better survival rates and recovery potential. While the clinical arguments for specialist units are strong, we recognise this means longer travel times for many residents in South Somerset during a stressful, emergency situation. It highlights, more than ever, the absolute necessity of acting F.A.S.T. ⏰
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK saya that prompt action remains the single most critical factor for a positive outcome. Stay informed, stay healthy and look out for one another! 💙
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#ARNIstrokerehab #Somerset #Yeovil #Taunton #Dorchester #StrokeAwareness #arnistrokerehabilitioninstructortraining #CommunityHealth #FASTsigns #PublicNotice
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Robin suffered a stroke in the womb when his mum was 25 weeks pregnant. Robin is believed to be the youngest ever stroke survivor in the country.
Devastatingly, the stroke had destroyed Robin’s Corpus Callosum, the middle part of his brain which joins the two sides together and supports many neurological connections. Despite this, Robin is very alert and aware of his surroundings. He loves music, travelling, being outside in nature and taking part in family activities.
#strokesurvivorscan #neurorehab #neuroplasticity
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Your unique stroke recovery timeline will be influenced by some factors that you cannot control; such as your age and the size and location of your stroke. However, there are many factors that you can control, like how often you participate in rehab exercises.
If you need some help with our recovery call us 0n 0203 053 0111, or email support@arni.uk.com, to find out if there's a trainer near you who can work with you.
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📣 Calling All Stroke Survivors on this ARNI Facebook page - PLEASE HELP TWO YOUNG OT'S IN STROKE!🌿🚶♀️🪴 Have you had a stroke and enjoy getting involved with nature? Whether you love gardening, going for outdoor walks, training in nature, or helping with conservation projects, your experiences could shape the future of stroke rehabilitation!
Izzy and Rocksy, two Occupational Therapy students from the University of Southampton and friends of ARNI Stroke Rehab UK, are doing an important study and would love to hear from as many of you as possible! 🙏 They want to understand how people with neurological conditions experience and engage with nature-based activities.
Your unique insights can DEFINITELY help them create better, more accessible nature-based programmes for all stroke survivors. Getting involved means participating in a quick, computer-based interview (so you can do it from the comfort of your own home!) that will help advance research in this vital area.
Please consider thanking ARNI for the content on stroke that you read, and sparing some time to help these dedicated students - they are students of long-time ARNI Supporter at Southampton Uni, Dr Leisle Ezekiel, a senior OT and lecturer in fatigue research!
To take part or find out more, please contact them right now, directly via email:
📧 Izzy: im2g23@soton.ac.uk
📧 Rocksy: ra11g23@soton.ac.uk
Find out more on arni.uk.com/getting-involved-with-nature-for-a.../
Let's work together to show how powerful nature can be in our recovery journey! 🌳💖
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Xmas is fast approaching. Order you full set of videos containing exercises to help with stroke recovery. The perfect present!!
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Dr Tom's son instructing on the mat at ARNI Training Day for his very first time on Saturday, doing 'stick end touches' to challenge Sharon's reach, ranges of motion, accuracy & proprioception of her paretic arm as much as possible!
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Whether you are starting with no movement or partial movement, neuroplasticity is always the key; and you can encourage neuroplasticity by performing high repetition of your stroke exercises.
If you need some help then call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer near you.
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I was very happy to uncover this website. I need to to thank you for ones time for this wonderful read!! I definitely loved every part of it and i also have you book-marked to see new information in your blog. Starla Coleman Larimor
I have found your series of DVDs very helpful and would be interested in a ‘virtual attendance’ at some parts of the conference.
Would you please let me have a copy of the programme list so that I can select the sessions in which I am interested?
Am I correct in assuming that ‘virtual attendance’ is free?
What areyou charging for this online conference, please?
Or, this year, is it free to attend?
Many thanks,
Sue
5 years post stroke