Three fury friends join the team!

We were thrilled when the Rotary Club kindly donated three robotic cats for our patients. Having heard about the incredible benefits these fury friends can have on people’s wellbeing, we were excited to see them in action.
 
Robotic animals can offer a new and effective therapeutic treatment alternative and benefits can include: overcoming loneliness, reducing stress and anxiety, and increasing social interaction as the patient is reminded of past pet stories they want to share with family, friends and the staff here at the Hospice.
 
These pet cats look, feel, and sound like real cats. With built-in sensors they respond to gentle strokes and move just like a real pet would!
 
They’re settling in well here at the hospice, Jo Dunford our Wellbeing Lead says “They are a welcome addition to our ward and we’re looking forward to seeing the positive benefits they have on our patients.”
 
A huge thank you to the Rotary Club for their kind donation. We’re sure they will make many people here at the Hospice very happy!

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