Additional Local Resources
Our experience of working with people with limited mobility and additional needs has highlighted the difficulty people have to find appropriate services and resources. Here is a selection of contacts which may be useful.
Audiology
Outside-clinics offer audiology appointments in the comfort and convenience of your own home:
https://www.outsideclinic.co.uk/hearing-test-at-home
Dental care
Healthcare is difficult to access when you have limited mobility but some practices will come to you:
Wolverhampton
https://www.brijdhodydentalpractice.co.uk/
Marathon training plan
If planning to participate in a marathon or half marathon we would recommend following a recognised trainign plan:
https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon/start-training
MS centre
Based in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton the MS centre offers practical and psychological support for MS patients and their families.
Occupational Therapy
Optician
Optician visits and eye tests in the comfort of your own home or care home:
https://www.outsideclinic.co.uk/care-homes/
Orthotics
Sometimes a little extra support can help with mobility and/or function and that is where orthotics can come in. Whether it is a shoe raise, insole or splint Woods Orthotics in Oswestry can work with us to find the best option for you:
https://www.woodsorthotics.com/
Podiatry
Wolverhampton - Margaret Kennedy provides podiatry appointments in her clinic as well as visiting people in their own home or care homes: 01902 754377
Alternatively Tom provides a podiatry service to care home residents:
Telford - info@carehomepodiatry.co.uk
Swimming and fitness
There are many local fitness centres around Telford, Shropshire and Wolverhampton as well as many private
facilities
Tennis Squash Raquetball
The Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis and Squash Club offers a friendly club environment for beginners through to the most experienced players. Our Wolverhampton clinic is based at the club where there is also a well equipped gym, dance studio, bar and restaurant.
Walking
There are many websites and organisations encouraging people to get outdoors. Walking is low impact and studies show that spending time in the outdoors offers physical and mental benefits.
The Ramblers organise regular Wellbeing walks in your area:
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walks
For local walking, cycling or horse riding routes visit: https://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/walking/walking-for-health/
Wheelchair tennis
David Lloyd Shrewsbury are continuing the Shrewsbury Club legacy of wheelchair tennis:
https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/shrewsbury/club-facilities/tennis/