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I'm raising money for the Stewart House rehabilitation unit gym – Road to Recovery appeal.

Patients at Stewart House in Narborough have severe and enduring mental illnesses which impact on every aspect of their lives. Patients usually spend around 15 months on the ward at Stewart House, working with staff to help them find ways to manage their behaviour, medication and re-engaging with their family and community. 

Currently there is no exercise equipment at Stewart House. Patients have said they want to exercise, but somewhere they feel safe and comfortable. It’s too big a leap for them to go from finding it hard to get motivated to get out of bed, to going for a run round the grounds (as lovely as they are!) or confident enough to use the equipment at the local park. Having an on-ward ‘mini gym’ area will go above and beyond core NHS provision to boost motivation, confidence and provide the chance to experience all the other awesome benefits of physical activity.