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Formed in 199927 local neurological charitiesUnderstanding unmet needsRepresenting needsDeveloping servicesEducation events

West Berkshire Neurological Alliance

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Most recent focus group:‘Coping when health and social

care systems falter’

Next focus group, 16th June:‘Continuity of Care’

West Berkshire Neurological Alliance

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Supporting

A communityPower Assisted Exercise Gym

West Berkshire Neurological Alliance

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The health spiral

• Illness• Lethargy• Stiffness• Immobility • Weight gain• Serious illness

• Less risk of illness• Better circulation• Improved mobility• Less stiff• Exercise• Self-care

Exercise options in catchments21 conventional gyms, 2 rehab gyms, 19 physio clinics

Headlines

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•11 motorised machines

•Assessment & Supervision

•Space and calm

•Disabled facilities

•Good parking

•Between Newbury & Thatcham

•Outcomes that matter to individuals

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Community rehab

• Open 20 hours/week initially• 100 gym users twice each week, rising to 150+• 2 paid staff (+ several volunteers)

Gentle help for slow, stiff or weak muscles

Equipment helps standing and walking

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Stroke & head injury

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Neurological

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Cardiac and COPD

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Amputees & diabetes

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Morbid obesity

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Learning disability Confusion & dementia Blind or partially sighted

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Post operative

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Support & referrals• Alzheimer’s Society, West Berkshire • Ataxia Thames Valley• Berkshire MS Therapy Centre• Dystonia network• Headway Thames Valley• Motor Neurone Disease Association W Berks• Muscular Dystrophy Support Network• Parkinson’s Disease Society, Newbury & District• Reading Fibromyalgia Group• Stroke Care, Newbury & West Berkshire• Thames Valley Vikings• WEBCAS • West Berkshire Disability Alliance• West Berkshire Independent Living Organisation• West Berkshire Neurological Alliance• Royal Berkshire Hospital• West Berkshire Council• West Berkshire Public Health

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Money

£137k investment………………..……..

Ongoing

• Fee income• Group sessions• Sponsors• Fund raising

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•Charitable company, not for profit

•Five unpaid directors

•Extensive market research

•Robust business plan

•Very strong referral network

•Fully researched equipment spec

•Meeting health and well-being community needs

Social Enterprise

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Volunteer Board

Norman Casson - chairman / lawyer

Jenny Thurgut - finance director

Irene Waters – nurse consultant

Steve Jones - training & negotiations consultant

John Holt - quality systems & networks

…..supported by our volunteers……

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Wider outcomes

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Your community Power Assisted Exercise Gymsupported by

7, Clerewater Place, Lower Way, Thatcham RG19 3RF

John Holt 01635 864561info@westberkshiretherapycentre.org.uk

West Berkshire Neurological Alliance