Southmead Hospital Charity is on a mission to help stroke survivors and patients with other neurological conditions regain their independence and mobility.
We want to raise £428,660 for a groundbreaking piece of equipment called a ‘walkerbot’ that will help patients learn to walk again. Your gift could make the difference.
The world-leading LokomatPro Sensation uses robotic limbs and virtual reality exercises to revolutionise stroke rehabilitation.
It allows patients to take thousands of consistent steps per session, compared to the dozens they’d take during traditional rehabilitation.
This means more steps, more self-belief, and more progress. It significantly enhances people’s rehabilitation potential and speeds up their recovery times.
The Walkerbot replaces the need for four or five physiotherapists to physically support patients during walking rehab and greatly increases the efficiency and speed of results for patients.
Southmead Hospital would be one of only two NHS hospitals in the UK with this groundbreaking equipment, cementing our position as a Stroke Centre of Excellence for the South West.
The Walkerbot will only be funded through the generosity of those who really care about providing the best possible treatment for stroke survivors. Your donation could be the turning point for so many individuals who are fighting to reclaim their lives after stroke.
“I tried to get out of bed and couldn’t stand. At first, I thought I must have just slept funny. It started to dawn on me that I couldn’t move the entire left side of my body. I remember thinking that part of my brain was literally dying away in that very moment.”
Heidi, 33, Stroke Patient at Southmead Hospital
Stroke can affect anyone at any age. It can take away the ability to walk, move, speak, or understand.
It’s a life-altering event that can leave people feeling like they’ve lost a part of themselves. Many stroke survivors face a long and challenging road to recovery, with some never fully regaining what they’ve lost.
If you’d like to speak to us about making a larger gift towards the Walkerbot Appeal, please contact Eleanor or Wendy using the details below.
For some, this technology could be the difference between independence and a life of reliance on friends and family.
The Physiotherapy team at The Institute of Neurosciences (based at Southmead Hospital) are among the best in the UK. They treat a wide range of neurological conditions, the largest group of patients being stroke survivors.
Your gift could make the difference. Your kindness and generosity can bring hope and healing to those who need it most. Please donate today.
The make, model and cost of the equipment purchased may be subject to change. In the event that we don’t raise enough money for this piece of medical equipment, the money raised will go towards our general charitable activities including any area of the hospital that is most in need.
