Barry’s Bike

Platters Farm Lodge, long term resident Barry has been out cycling to help improve his fitness, mobility and emotional well-being!

Barry attends the Cyclopark in Gravesend every Friday along with either Steve or Samir from the maintenance team at Platters. This is facilitated and ran by Dave the Physio who is currently working with Barry twice a week.

Emily Fletcher (Deputy Home Manger) said “Since Barry started this activity every Friday we have noticed considerable improvements in his well-being, he has a smile on his face everyday now and his mobility has drastically improved!”

Barry has finally found an activity that brings him joy but also aids and improves his skills. Not only has Barry’s emotional well-being had such a big impact since he started this, but all his fine motor skills have improved drastically since starting.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the maintenance team at Platters for enabling Barry, we would like to thank you to Dave the physio and lastly a massive thank you to Cyclopark in Gravesend. THANK YOU!

Platters Farm Lodge offers short breaks, respite, rehabilitation, and long-stay facility for adults in Rainham, Medway. Individuals can live at Platters Farm Lodge on a long-term basis. The service also provides people with dementia related care and support.

For more information, or to discuss your requirements or make a referral please contact 01634 377579.