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The Hydro Project.
We are fundraising to build a fully accessible Hydrotherapy Pool at Rosehill in Bideford for people with disabilities and complex needs. Our goal is to provide an affordable and accessible solution for those in the local community and surrounding areas.
An accessible hydrotherapy pool is a highly needed resource in North Devon with limited options available. There is currently just one fully accessible hydrotherapy pool for disabled people in the area with very limited availability.
One accessible hydrotherapy pool for the whole of North Devon is not enough and people are missing out due to this restriction! This project will benefit many in the wider community as well as the 100+ people supported within our Trust.
The Key Features.
The hydrotherapy pool will be a low profile one-story structure for up to 10 people with fully accessible facilities including:
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Water temperature maintained between 35-36 degrees
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Two accessible changing rooms
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Staff changing rooms
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An accessible shower and toilet
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A fully tracked hoist system
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Sensory lighting
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Sound equipment for further sensory activities
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6 accessible parking bays
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Located within the heart of Bideford just off the link road
Life Changing Benefits.
Hydrotherapy can be life changing for people with disabilities due to the improvement of things like mobility and strength. Yet, one of the most vital benefits of Hydrotherapy is the relief from pain and discomfort individuals will experience whilst in the pool.
The buoyancy of the water can reduce body weight by up to 80%, easing strain on joints and muscles. Thus, hydrotherapy can provide a pain free method to improve strength, mobility, and flexibility.
Alongside the above benefits, hydrotherapy can be great for:
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Improving circulation & reducing inflammation
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improving cardiovascular fitness
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improving joint range of movement
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providing relaxation
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improving wellness & well-being
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& much more!
You can help to significantly improve the lives of those we support and others in our community by supporting our hydrotherapy pool project. See some of the ways you can support this project below: ↙️
How You Can Support.
See below some of the ways you can support our Hydrotherapy Pool Project, which ever way you choose to, your support will go a long way in helping us bring this much needed resource to our community.
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