Helping Rob cope with Tetraplegia

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

In the "potting shed" meeting with ICCM care agency

In the “potting shed” meeting with ICCM care agency

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… Continue reading

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

It is not all taken too seriously

It is not all taken too seriously

Working with Mick on updating the eyegaze

Working with Mick on updating the eyegaze

An interview with Hannah from SpecialEffect about how beneficial eyegaze and their support has been for Rob

An interview with Hannah from SpecialEffect about how beneficial eyegaze and their support has been for Rob

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