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TELE-THERAPY SUPPORT IN WORCESTERSHIRE published their Delivery Report!4 years ago
By The Association for Rehabilitation of Communication and Oral Skills
Improving life for children and adults who have communication, and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties through remote support therapy, information and advice.
Face to face therapy and advice at our centre in Malvern has almost ceased due to Covid-19. Our clients are some of the most vulnerable in the local community, struggling with complex life threatening conditions arising from Cerebral Palsy, Autism, MS, MND, stroke, Parkinson’s and Down Syndrome. They are further isolated without access to therapy and advice which keeps them connected and communicating with others. They are at significant risk of mental health challenges and feelings of isolation and loneliness as restrictions and social distancing continues. Remote support through tele-therapy, helplines and digital media training will enable beneficiaries to access therapy, equipment and support at home, enabling improvement of their physical conditions and their mental health. Our actions will encourage some of the most vulnerable people to stay at home, reducing infection rates and preventing illness, potential hospitalisation and the significant risk of early death.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Tele-therapy will enable our clients to continue their vital life changing treatment, helping improve communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. The effects of clients symptoms are often pervasive, extending beyond the health and happiness of the individual, require long term treatment and affect the lives of everyone around them. Many of our existing beneficiaries and families are exhausted by the constant demand of caring for a person with complex medical needs and are desperate to speak to someone who understands their circumstances. We have set up a video/phone information, advice and guidance network, allowing carers, family members and beneficiaries to phone in for ad hoc or regular support and to enquire and organise equipment loan. We are trialing video conferencing in small networking groups to help combat the increased isolation people are experiencing, now they are unable to meet.
Steps to get it done:
This project relies on ARCOS having the right equipment and dedicated non-contested network to deliver the therapy our clients so desperately need. We are unable to deliver tele-therapy to multiple clients at the same time as we don't have the technology and network needed. Some of our clients who are disadvantaged are unable to access the tele-therapy purely due to not having a device to receive it on. They often require specialist equipment, which we can source and loan out to them, through tele-therapy our Therapists can ensure they are benefitting from the equipment and using it correctly to ensure maximum benefit.. We want to be able to offer tele-therapy to all those that need it at the times they need it, so purchase of devices, the ability to loan essential life changing equipment, and a dedicated network would enable us to do this, making a huge difference to those that are vulnerable, isolated and at risk of suffering mental health challenges without our support.
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We want to say a huge thank you for your donation towards Tele-therapy support which is now being delivered by ARCOS. Your generous donation has made it possible for ARCOS to support people with communication and oral (eating, drinking, and swallowing skills) difficulties to receive therapy in their own home during lockdown. Through the Government, Gift Aid scheme ARCOS can claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate. So if you are a UK taxpayer you can increase every donation you give to us by 25% at no extra cost to yourself, all we require from you is your full address and Gift Aid declaration statement. For ARCOS to claim the gift aid on your donation please copy and paste the details and statement below, adding in your name and address, and then return it to [email protected] Name: Address & Postcode: I am a UK taxpayer and I would like ARCOS to reclaim the tax on all of my donations. I understand that if I pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax than the amount of gift aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year then it is my responsibility to pay the difference. Thank you once again With kind regards All the Team at ARCOS
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £16,549
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VolunteerAssociation for Rehabilitation of Communication and Oral Skills (ARCOS) is a small UK charity based in Malvern, working to improve life for children and adults who have communication and oral skills difficulties (eating, drinking, and swallowing). These conditions are often complex, persist throughout life, and require specialist, long-term treatment. These complex medical conditions arise from conditions including; Cerebral Palsy, Autism, MS, MND, stroke, Parkinson’s and Down Syndrome. Many of our clients have been told that nothing more can be done for them, but we believe there is always some way to improve life. Each year we support clients and their families with information, advice and therapy, enabling them to benefit from advances in knowledge, skills and technology. We collaborate with the NHS, education and social organisations, professionals, individuals, and family, to ensure we develop and provide personalised therapy and care. We complement stretched NHS rehabilitative services for our client group. Our Resource, Training, and Therapy Centre is based in Malvern, Worcestershire, where we provide direct support to around 150 people and their families each year. We also deliver specialist training courses for approximately 100 carers, relatives, and professionals - therapists, nurses, and teachers and nationwide outreach service, extending the reach and impact of our work to around 800 people across the UK.
Part of ARCOS's services includes the SMILE project which provides therapeutic education and play for children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities. This project provides group and one-to-one sessions, helping improve communication skills and confidence in social interaction. SMILE encourages families and carers to play and learn alongside their children with the help and support of fully trained, experienced staff and volunteers. The approach to sensory, family learning creates a supportive atmosphere for families to have the space to learn and grow together.
Covid-19 meant that the SMILE facility had to stop group activity and only ran individual sessions followed up by remote therapy. The SMILE clients have benefitted greatly from remote therapy but will also benefit from attending the sessions in person again particularly with an added outdoor area.
Project Owner: The Association for Rehabilitation of Communication and Oral Skills The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
