Mobility

‘If a nurse declines to do this because it was not her business, I should say that nursing was not her calling.'
Florence Nightingale 1860

Very often it is the little extra bits of care that make the most difference. Small gestures that take very little time or outlay can often totally alter a sick person's perception of their hospital, hospice or any other care environment.

• Car drives to a local beauty spot give pleasure to many residents in Care homes
• Derby City General Hospital's Big Yellow Bus now has volunteers on hand to help.
• DIY foot spa can be a relaxing treat for some long term patients
• Dorset Country Hospital NHS Foundation Trust help with parking issues for patients with disabilities
• Foot care is so important for any patient who may struggle to communicate
• Large hospitals often have several car parks Be warned
• Motor Neurone Association helps people in many ways including access to wheelchairs
• New Shoes!
• Nottingham County Council operate a hospital discharge scheme in Mansfield and Ashfield (audio link)
• Bancroft Gardens Care home opens their doors to sunshine and the community
• Seats of different heights and sizes bring comfort to patients with mobility problems
• Sensible advice on how to improve a hospital experience from someone who has seen it from all sides
• Shakespeare Hospice Volunteer drivers make a real difference
• Shoes and Slippers that fit correctly are so important for patients in hospital or care homes
• Wheelchair adapted taxis provide a welcome chance to escape for a few hours!
• Whizz-kidz provides mobility equipment for disabled children and young adults