AHP Quality Improvement Award: Neighbourhood/ Organisation 2019
Read more about Carola’s AHP Quality Improvement Award.
“The intergenerational school project in Memory Therapy Service in Doncaster was a crucial part of service provision. A 14 week programme of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) was offered to patients over the age of 65 with mild to moderate cognitive impairment within a diagnosis of dementia. Since 2015, the team had worked in close partnership with two primary schools in Doncaster and successfully created an invaluable link between patients and their local community/neighbourhood and aimed to provide social inclusion and education for both generations by providing a suitable, caring and therapeutic environment for patients and children” (NHS 2019).
Pet Assisted Therapy - News Article featured in The Star
Read about Carola’s work with therapy dog Max in her pet assisted therapy programme. Carola has been researching and working with canine and equine pet assisted therapy techniques for years, combining her passions for animals and therapy.
The therapy animals created a connection instantly for people who may have struggled with communication and socializing. The animals were able to build a bridge over these difficulties and therefore made an invaluable impact to relational and emotional aspects of the therapy.
You are absolutely welcome to bring your own pet along to your therapy sessions for emotional support. Please do let me know in advance!
NHS Quality Improvement Award - Interview with Social Hermit
Listen to Carola’s interview with Social Hermit about her recent NHS Quality Improvement award.
Thesis on Pet Assisted Therapy
More information coming soon!