NHS Lanarkshire staff have set the wheels in motion to support the mental health of a group of patients by setting up a trail therapy project.The programme will empower patients to tackle stimulating mountain biking trails across Lanarkshire.The bike group was developed by mental health nursing and occupational therapy (OT) staff in partnership with Scottish Cycling.And it has already supported a number of NHS Lanarkshire inpatient and community patients to take up the sport and improve their mental health.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The project is moving through the gears, with one patient now fully trained as a leader with the programme, along with six staff members who have completed their mountain bike leadership training.Participating patients build their cycling skills and confidence, and have even grasped the opportunity to ride the dedicated mountain bike trails at the world class Glentress venue in Peebles.Alongside mountain biking, they also have the opportunity to learn how to repair and maintain their bikes.
Susan Cairns, advanced practitioner occupational therapist at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “I’m thrilled with how the trail therapy project has developed and supported patients since it launched. “The majority of patients have now purchased their own bikes and are cycling out with
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