Neuro Rehab
Date: May 2017 - Present
Group: Neuro Rehab Patients at Charing Cross Hospital
Description: A weekly art class for a small group of patients who are in Neuro Rehab. Objectives are to increase hand mobility, to provide an opportunity for conversation and intellectual stimulation and to take some time away from their bedside to switch off and relax. I use fine art techniques and tactile materials, often introducing the group to the work of other artists and art movements. Painting is always popular - the soft drag of a paintbrush gliding across a page is inherently relaxing.
The patients on this ward are usually in hospital for a few months, and so after getting to know them I try to incorporate the interests of the patients into my plans, e.g. one lady was a florist and so I brought in fresh flowers for the group to paint. These workshops are all funded by The Imperial health Charity - an independent charity that funds research and projects that help improve patient healthcare at the five London hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS.
Feedback: ‘Thanks again Rhian, for another really super workshop. I am so impressed with the level of engagement you are able to get from people with quite complex needs.’ - Sarah Daniels, Neuro Rehab Ward