proposal for a hydrotherapy pool for west berkshire an enduring community facility for 800 users...
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Proposal for a Hydrotherapy Pool for
West Berkshire
An enduringcommunity facility for800 userseach week
For further information please contactJohn Holt
01635 33582 [email protected]
September 2007
What is hydrotherapy?
Physiotherapy in water
Therapy that cannot be delivered on dry land
Who benefits?
StrokeCancerArthritisRheumatismAmputeesOrthopaedicsJoint replacementsAnte and post natalLearning difficulties ……..
Who benefits?
Head injuriesSpinal injuriesParkinson’sMotor Neurone DiseaseMultiple SclerosisSpina bifidaHuntington’sLate effects of polioMuscular dystrophy ……..
Who benefits?
FootballRugbyCyclingJockeysHockeyAthletics
Anyone may develop a need for hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, for healthand well-being ….
Restore lost muscle powerMaintain muscle power– Improve walking or gait– Improve ability to stand– Ability to bend and turn
Out of hospitalBack to workBack to sportSafer pregnancy
How big an unmet need?
Independent study indicates 800 users each week
Central location important20 user pool = 80 sq m Open 50+ hours / weekLocation, cost and
marketing affects numbers
Pool features ….
Water at 32-37CHoists, ramps, steps1 in 30 gradient floorDepth 830-1350 mmWorking space around poolSpace for therapistsTherapeutic environment
Not a swimming poolNot a bubble bath
Some issues to get right ….
Water quality and conservation
Energy conservationAir humidity controlAir temperatureLighting and glareTherapeutic environmentAccessLocationHealth and safety
Construction costs ….
Depends on final size Invest to save energy costs£800,000?Requires half acre of land
The proposal already has major backers
More support always welcome!
Likely staff and structureSocial Enterprise– Members– Stakeholders– Board of trustees
Director / ManagerMaintenance & cleaningReceptionTherapists– (retained, visiting)
Assistants & traineesVolunteers
WhySocial Enterprise?
• Run on commercial lines • No shareholder dividends• Profits go back into the
business• The more who use the pool
the lower the prices
Incomesources
Lettings – Groups: existing, ad hoc– Individuals– Private therapists– Non hydrotherapy use
Sale of energySupport grantsSupport from members ‘Friends of the hydro pool’
Independentprofessional feasibility study December 06
Unmet need quantified– 800 users each week
All issues can be addressedOutline business plan clear ‘Central’ location important
Who is already involved?
West Berks Neurological Alliance
West Berks Disability Alliance
Community Action W BerksGreenham Common TrustBerkshire Social Enterprise
Berkshire Community Foundation
European Social Fund
Activities plannedfor autumn 2007
Secure letters of support from key stakeholders
Recruit trustees to run the social enterprise
Establish the legal entity of the social enterprise
Continue negotiations to secure a long lease on suitable half an acre of land
Encourage offers of funding
Who is interested?
20-30 organisations Therapists Hospital staff Members of the public
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To find out more please contact John Holt
01635 33582 [email protected]