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Following a very serious head injury, and after 10 months in a specialist rehabilitation hospital, I met Angela to continue my rehabilitation.
At this point I had not weight bared at all, I could not speak, and was extremely weak. But Angela had a plan, and it was clear to me she had the experience needed and knowledge to help me move forward with my rehabilitation where others couldn’t.
Angela, worked so hard that I would soon be able to stand for the first time in 10 months it was amazing.
It was the start of my rehabilitation, because following that first session with Angela she worked tirelessly for months to the point I was able to take my own steps and walk again.
I can’t speak highly enough of Angela’s ability and due to her years of experience and knowledge she made a real difference to my life.
I will be forever thankful to Angela for the time working with me and believing in me to achieve the goals we set.
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Angela worked with Brian when he could barely transfer from his wheelchair. He used a wheelchair to get around the house and was dependent on a stairlift to go upstairs. He needed help with all aspects of his personal and day to day care.
Angela’s great experience of post-stroke rehabilitation, combined with her focus, energy, commitment and ability to develop a very positive relationship, met with Brian’s determination to improve. Together they built an alliance which resulted in consistent improvement and positive change.
Today, Brian walks without a stick in the house and is independent in all aspects of care. Brian can walk outdoors confidently with a stick and on holiday last year, managed a 1 km walk. He has not used the stairlift in over two years and can walk up and down the stairs confidently and without assistance.
He is independent in the garden and can confidently use an adapted ride on mower. He goes to the gym 3 times a week and continues to see improvement in walking distance and function.
We are certain that no matter how determined Brian might be, he would not have achieved this without Angela’s expertise and knowledge.
In partnership with Brian, she quite simply transformed his – and our – lives. We can’t thank her enough.