My trips to Douglas Bader Gym.

After struggling for so long to get my wheelchair I am now trying to improve what mobility I have left. I heard about Douglas Bader gym at Sunberry Day Center which I attend twice a week. I got my keyworker (Dolly) to get me an application form, which I then had to get signed by my doctor and sent it. I then had to go and be assessed at the gym by Lisa Duncan, she got me to do things on different equipment which I would never thought possible. There are thing's to help with upper body strength which I am doing at the moment. There are also machines for the lower body which I am not doing right now, but you never know, I would love to be able to use them one day. So I have made it my target for the new year (2011) to be able to get back to using my walking frame more and my wheelchair less. There is one thing I have forgot to mention, when you are finished in the gym there is a nice restaurant to round off a beautiful day. I am now going to the gym once a week which I am finding very helpful. There is a charge of £2 for using the gym and the meal usually costs about £6, in my opinion that is money well spent.