Monthly Archives: February 2014
Power chair demo
Today saw Rob test drive his first power chair – really early days as there are several types to look at as well as different ways to control them but rest assured if there was a driving test today Rob… Continue reading
Back to the gym
ON Wednesday Cyclone brought down the much talked about FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) bike for Rob to try. The trial went really well and saw Rob pedalling using his own muscles for 20 minutes. This is going to be an… Continue reading
Day of meetings
Tuesday was full of meetings. First of all met with the care agency ICCM who have been chosen to provide Rob’s carers or support workers as they call them. Rob will…WRITE UP IN THE CITIZEN
The Gloucester Citizen has run an article about Rob, focusing on some of the wonderful fundraising activities taking place over the coming months. Read the full article: Citizen Article
Tin Man to the rescue
Rob enjoys the collection of Tin Man sketches with Philip, many of which are on his wall in the ward having been sent over as cards from Philip and Buffy. This hides the major frustration of increasing spasms which almost… Continue reading
www.specialeffect.org.uk Thank you
A day to forget followed by a day to remember
Rob was too tired to get out of bed on Sunday having been kept awake for the past few nights by the ventilator alarming. It had been alarming because of leakage around the new trachy that had been put in.… Continue reading
The shape of the ball matters!
Rob took the initiative when his room mate Jordan, an ardent Liverpool fan, was away and placed a rugby ball on his bed and covered up a picture of Stephen Gerrard with a picture of Rob playing rugby. On his… Continue reading
Busy days
Can’t really believe how busy it can be. Lots of physio and OT work, meeting reps about types of wheelchairs, looking at chin control mechanisms for the power chairs, meeting various care agency nurses, working on the dragon voice recognition… Continue reading
Skiing trip tumble club raises £550!
Thanks to all those who fell so readily on Tom Lister’s touring party during their 4 day skiing trip to Morzine. 20 aged rugby and hunting “lads” (which included Rob’s Dad) pushed themselves to their limits either on the slopes… Continue reading