The Friends have approved grants for both Ailesbury Ward and Cotswold House (the specialist eating disorder unit) at Savernake Hospital.
The grant to Cotswold House allowed for the purchase of some much needed garden furniture for patients.
In September the Friends provided £200 to Ailesbury Ward for the purchase of rehabilitation aids to be used in conjunction with specialised weekly leisure sessions for patients aimed at speeding up their rehabilitation process and thereby decreasing their length of stay in hospital. The sessions aim to improve cognitive abilities and movement, as well as increasing social interaction. The sessions will also provide therapy staff with the opportunity to assess patients engaging in a structured environment.
