Alive, a member of our Dementia Health Integration Team, has been working in partnership with Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity and the dementia team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) to create a positive experience for those living with dementia who find themselves in hospital.
Using outdoor and indoor space, every Wednesday afternoon, gardening sessions have become the highlight of the week, both for patients and staff. With the help and support of Alive facilitators and BRI staff, patients are able to leave the ward and experience the magic that horticultural therapy can bring. Activities such as wreath making, planting, and potting on allow patients to have a real purpose to their day, as well as spending time with others, or their loved ones.