HEADWAY GIVES HOPE TO THE STROKE AND ABI COMMUNITY IN CORNWALL
ARNI has trained six experienced exercise professionals through their Middlesex University Functional Training After Stroke Accreditation. This is a specialised ARNI programme that introduces new techniques for recovering physical mobility in patients.
Headway, supported by NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, have now introduced the ARNI Trust's Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme into Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.The first group has now started in Hayle with trainer Felicia and therapist Fiona, supervised by ARNI Director Dr Balchin and Headway manager Frances Colliver.
The trained instructors will run four 12 week ARNI programmes in major centres in the county from Penzance to Truro and Launceston teaching up to 100 people how to cope better with their changed circumstances.
Deborah Matthews, Commissioning Manger for the PCT said “This programme could over time help many ABI and stroke sufferers to lead a fuller more satisfying life by being able to do so much more for themselves. It is very positive news and we are delighted to support this initiative for some of the most vulnerable people in our community”
For further information, please contact:
Dr Tom Balchin
Founder & Director, ARNI Trust
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Matthew Cross
Trustee of Headway Cornwall
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Email: matthew.cross@headwaycornwall.org.uk
About Headway Cornwall:
Headway Cornwall is a registered charity (no 1060882) set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury.
- Our mission is “To work to improve the quality of Life of those with a traumatic brain injury, their relatives and carers”.
- We offer a range of services through centres in Lostwithiel and Truro
- These services are designed to improve self-respect, self-confidence, daily living skills and self-esteem.
- We promote, where possible, independent living.
- Our Programmes are geared to support each person's abilities and preferences
