This International Stress Awareness Day we want to highlight some great work done at Medlock Court, where an underused space has been repurposed into a relaxing (and popular!) 'Contemplation Room'.
Named by our Residential Enablement team, the 'Contemplation Room' is being frequented by MioCare and Northern Care Alliance colleagues, as well as temporary Medlock residents and their families.
Proposed uses include;
- A quiet space if you have experienced a difficult situation
- Somewhere for people we support and families to spend some time together
- A space to meet cultural needs
- Somewhere to pick up wellbeing support tools and literature
We have recently supported Derek back to full fitness, but before he went home he was keen to accompany teammates Rose, Chiemerie and Sandra to have a look at the room and discuss its purpose....
"Mental health and physical health are both so important, and so it's good to see a room like this here. It could be useful for many different people who spend time in this building."
Very true and well said, Derek!
Our Registered Manager, Claire, added...
"The room has been a big hit already and we remain committed to people's wellbeing. Our mission of supporting people to get the most out of life can mean so many things, but pausing and taking care of yourself is key in that. Thanks to everyone who's had a hand in creating this new space for reflection."
