'Sweets R Us' opens at Ysbyty George Thomas to support clients to maintain and improve independence

Photo from left to right: Marc Richards, Ward Manager, Jolee Gregory, Deputy Ward Manager, Martyn John, Deputy Ward Manager

The Supportive Recovery Unit at Ysbyty George Thomas is delighted to open their new ward shop ‘Sweets R Us’.

‘Sweets R Us’ is a not-for-profit shop providing snacks, drinks and daily essentials to all patients on the unit. The shop will be run by the patients three days a week and will support them to develop and improve on life skills such as- independence, communication, understanding of finances and budget planning, as well as numeracy and literacy skills – it also provides patients with a sense of responsibility and feeling of self-worth. 

Deputy Ward Manager, Martyn John said: “We are hoping for this to be a positive and successful step for inpatient rehabilitation service, which we hope will maximise our patients’ potential during their recovery journey.”

A patient on the unit who has recently started a role within the shop said: “It’s been a very positive experience for me and it makes my time on the ward more meaningful and interesting."

01/11/2022