Space 3, intimate sensory space for those with limited mobility

Space 3 is a smaller room with a carpeted floor for those who may be less mobile or who cannot cope with a large area or lots of people.

Access to Space 3 is via the lift or stairs, and there is a full H frame ceiling hoist in the room to give everyone full access to all equipment. It has fabulous sound and projection in close proximity to the client. Space 3 has a bay window overlooking the beautiful gardens so at the end of a session clients can be brought gently back to the normal world. Equipment includes:

A large heated waterbed with easy access transferring from wheelchairs

A rocker chair and a vibrating reclining armchair

A huge projection screen for use with DVDs and Apple TV to stream a huge variety of visuals

Bubble wall

Fibre-optics and UV light/ equipment

Aroma diffuser with reminiscence oils

Mirror ball and solar projectors to create different scenes

Resource boxes

Sensory assessment on an individual basis, perhaps before using one of the larger sensory rooms

Those who cannot mix with a larger group

Those who find the soft cushioning in Space 1 and 2 difficult to walk on (Full hoisting is available.)

Decreasing stress and agitation for those with behavioural or mental health needs

Increasing relaxation abilities and promoting mental health and wellbeing

Providing a safe failure-free environment which requires no memory or cognitive reasoning for those with dementia

Decreasing sadness or fear for those with dementia

Encouraging one-to-one communication in an intimate envirnoment

Increasing self-awareness and awareness of the environment

Stimulating those who are usually non-responsive

Improving staff and client relationships

Holistic therapies