Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Anna Hunter - Occupational Therapist, TSD Women's Service, Arnold Lodge
What I changed:
Having varied timetables for patients in Long Term Segregation
How this benefited service users and / or carers:
Their needs were met and they had the opportunity to see a range of nursing and TSD staff to engage in meaningful occupation. Builds therapeutic relationships, enhances trust and provides structure and routine. Also encourages physical activity.
Why I am proud of it:
Patients interact more with a range of staff and do things they enjoy as well as build skills whilst in restrictive environments. Working on physical fitness. One Tamar Ward patient lost one stone in weight.