I found myself admitted to Rowan 1. After around a week I met Felix who works at Occupational Therapy department , we spoke about music and he told me there was music equipment available. From that moment we became involved in playing instruments, sometimes together when he had time. At times I was also allowed to use music instruments independently.
It made me feel that there was an outlet for my frustration at being locked in ward, but equally important I had access to equipment which enabled me to express my illness. It was a therapeutic experience of healing my mental illness.
What I feel could be improved is access to therapeutic envrionments such as OT but on the wards as well such as guitars and keyboards. I would also massively increase manned hours to facilitate access to the OT department (i.e. 24/7)
"Occupational Therapy Highbury Hospital"
About: Highbury Hospital Highbury Hospital Nottingham NG6 9DR
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