Barts and Crafts
14 GoodGymers made their way to help the Barts Volunteers in Tower Hamlets.
- Monday, 6th of March 2023
- Led by Laura Williams
Teams were divided into two this evening, for a fantastic couple of activities at the Royal London hospital.
We were joining the Barts Volunteers team, to help assemble activity packs, and distribute surveys.
Tonight's report was written by Task Force members, Áine and Fiona (who also came up with tonight's pun).
Writes Áine, "Laura and Richard gathered a GoodGym gang of 9 to head to the 7th floor and the Paediatrics ward. The group split into pairs and after a quick intro from Richard, each pair had a chat with a patient and their family to get some feedback and fill in a form. This process is essential so that the Trust can gather feedback from all of their patients.
The conversations were wide ranging and interesting: Simon even recruited one dad to join GoodGym. We covered all wards on the 7th floor in good time, (including a detour to retrieve two GoodGymers from 7D) with the group managing to return safely with completed surveys to our arts and crafts comrades for a final group photo."
Writes Fiona, "Downstairs the activities group worked diligently to put together small craft packs, which can bring a smile and help patients to feel calmer and pass the time, particularly during longer hospital stays. The group also made up packs of food- themed communication cards. These are a vital tool at mealtimes for patients for whom English may not be their first language, or for those who have difficulties with hearing or speaking.
All this was accompanied by an epic soundtrack of film songs, provided by the Barts team, to motivate us through. Top points go to Sree and Mona who were strongest at guessing the artist and film!"
Report written by Laura Williams
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Lucky enough to be the Area Activator for Tower Hamlets. Personal trainer. Seriously sweet tooth.
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