1. 1 Formed in 1999 27 local neurological charities Understanding unmet needs Representing needs Developing services Education events West Berkshire Neurological Alliance

2. 2 Most recent focus group: ‘Coping when health and social care systems falter’ Next focus group, 16 th June: ‘Continuity of Care’ West Berkshire Neurological Alliance

3. 3 Supporting A community Power Assisted Exercise Gym West Berkshire Neurological Alliance

4. 4 The health spiral Illness Lethargy Stiffness Immobility Weight gain Serious illness Less risk of illness Better circulation Improved mobility Less stiff Exercise Self-care Exercise options in catchments 21 conventional gyms, 2 rehab gyms, 19 physio clinics

5. Headlines 5 11 motorised machines Assessment & Supervision Space and calm Disabled facilities Good parking Between Newbury & Thatcham Outcomes that matter to individuals

6. 6 Community r ehab Open 20 hours/week initially 100 gym users twice each week, rising to 150+ 2 paid staff (+ several volunteers)

7. Gentle help for slow, stiff or weak muscles

8. Equipment helps standing and walking

9. 9 Stroke & head injury

10. 10 Neurological

11. 11 Cardiac and COPD

12. 12 Amputees & diabetes

13. 13 Morbid obesity

14. 14 Learning disability Confusion & dementia Blind or partially sighted

15. 15 Post operative

16. 16 Support & referrals Alzheimer’s Society, West Berkshire Ataxia Thames Valley Berkshire MS Therapy Centre Dystonia network Headway Thames Valley Motor Neurone Disease Association W Berks Muscular Dystrophy Support Network Parkinson’s Disease Society, Newbury & District Reading Fibromyalgia Group Stroke Care, Newbury & West Berkshire Thames Valley Vikings WEBCAS West Berkshire Disability Alliance West Berkshire Independent Living Organisation West Berkshire Neurological Alliance Royal Berkshire Hospital West Berkshire Council West Berkshire Public Health

17. 17 Money £137k investment ………………..…….. Ongoing Fee income Group sessions Sponsors Fund raising

18. 18 Charitable company, not for profit Five unpaid directors Extensive market research Robust business plan Very strong referral network Fully researched equipment spec Meeting health and well-being community needs Social Enterprise

19. 19 Volunteer Board Norman Casson - chairman / lawyer Jenny Thurgut - finance director Irene Waters – nurse consultant Steve Jones - training & negotiations consultant John Holt - quality systems & networks …..supported by our volunteers……

20. 20 Wider outcomes

21. 21 Your community Power Assisted Exercise Gym supported by 7, Clerewater Place, Lower Way, Thatcham RG19 3RF John Holt 01635 864561 info@westberkshiretherapycentre.org.uk West Berkshire Neurological Alliance