Mason's swimming story
Mason needs a ventilator to breathe. He was supported to attend his first school swimming lesson with the rest of his class at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre recently.
This followed a successful period of hydrotherapy as part of post-surgery rehab. This is the first time a ventilated child has accessed either hydrotherapy or mainstream swimming in Nottinghamshire and it was made possible through joint working between:
- NHS physiotherapy
- Long term ventilation nurse and physiotherapists
- Nottinghamshire County Council manual handling advisors
- Nottinghamshire County Council’s school swimming team
- Carlton Forum Leisure Centre
- Apollo Healthcare (continuing care funded staff)
- Head teacher, SENCO and 2 teaching assistants from Mason’s school
- Advice from a Paediatrician, Respiratory Consultant and the Spinal Injuries Unit.
It's a great place to be with your friends. It’s much better than hydro. We enjoy racing. - Mason
