Helping Rob cope with Tetraplegia

Monthly Archives: December 2014

Christmas at home

Kirsty shows off her present from Rob

Kirsty shows off her present from Rob

Gill’s side of the family descended to make it a houseful of 15, including Rob’s two carers, for Christmas dinner. When one thinks back to lying in Salisbury Spinal Unit last year this… Continue reading

Happy Christmas to you all

Overseeing the mince pie production

Overseeing the mince pie production

Rob would like to wish all his family, friends and everyone who has helped and supported him over the last 15mths a Very Happy Christmas.
Rob certainly is looking forward to a better Christmas than… Continue reading

Party time – 21 today

Of course I can blow them out.

Of course I can blow them out.


On December 16th Rob had his 21st Birthday which was celebrated with a small family gathering at home on the day. Twelve months ago Rob’s party was held in the CT reception area… Continue reading

The big move into the annex

Your place or mine?

Your place or mine?

No removal vans just help from the family to move Rob from his home, through the door in the lounge and into his annex. Whilst there are still some snagging and assistive technology bits to finish… Continue reading

A concert in aid of Special Effect

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Rob’s story, outlined in a short speech by his Mum, was central to a charity concert held in Kensington last week. The Monte piano trio who have travelled and performed extensively throughout Europe,America and Asia played to an audience who… Continue reading

University calls

Well I'm ready

Well I’m ready

Rob continues to work hard at his reading and essays. Work is quite tough – a challenge that Rob relishes but it does not leave a lot of time for doing anything else. Whilst Wednesdays are non… Continue reading