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"A magical moment…"

About: Community Therapy Services / Mid Notts Community Therapy

(as a relative),

Mandy, an NHS physiotherapist visited my elderly parents and touched their hearts… 💕 My dad has dementia and his mobility is not too good either… My mum cannot leave him alone… Mandy arrived with her expertise and a positive attitude 🥰 After a little chat and an informal assessment, Mandy persuaded Dad into the kitchen to wash some pots - something he hasn’t done for many months…

Mandy played Vera Lynn on her phone and invited dad to dance with her in the kitchen… She encouraged mum into the embrace, then stepped back, allowing them to dance together… Such an emotional moment for us all… It touched all of our hearts… Dad was living in the moment, in a loving embrace with his wife of 64 years - tears in both their eyes, looking adoringly at each other… We thought we’d lost him, but just for that moment there he was… 

Mandy’s visit has inspired us to keep gently challenging Dad - to keep creating those special moments while-ever he’s still with us…

Thank you so much, Mandy, for being there when we needed you most - and for your continued support…

So much more than physiotherapy… 🥰 x

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Response from Helen Hallam, Head of Service, Community Therapy Services, Community Health Services 2 years ago
Helen Hallam
Head of Service, Community Therapy Services,
Community Health Services
Submitted on 14/04/2023 at 10:49
Published on Care Opinion at 10:49


This is such lovely feedback, and such a tribute to Mandy and the art of the possible. It really does make me proud of the Therapy team. Thankyou for taking the time to reach out to us.

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Response from Kate Adams, Deputy Head, Involvement, Experience and Volunteering, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 2 years ago
Kate Adams
Deputy Head, Involvement, Experience and Volunteering,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 14/04/2023 at 12:14
Published on Care Opinion at 12:28


lovely feedback on how Mandy approached her physiotherapy session and such a great reminder of how important human touch is... Thanks so much for sharing.

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