Participants, Friends and Family
How does it work?
Thank you for your interest in Move 2 Independence, a service designed to support you, or your loved one to regain fitness for independence following a stay in hospital. The service is focussed on functional goals and everyday living tasks, using resources and guidance from SASP and any helping hands available, to kick start your next steps in keeping you well at home.
Helping Hands
Having family or friends provide extra support, guidance and motivation can make a real difference to recovery. SASP would like to include all friends and family in the Move 2 Independence service by offering them the following:
1. When your loved one is referred to M2I, they will be contacted by one of our Activators and likely booked a visit for an initial assessment. Having your support with any next steps movement is important and you will be sent a link to a video which will cover the following:
- Why movement is important after a hospital stay
- How much physical activity is recommended, how often and the types of fitness that helps someone to stay strong and functionally fit
- What activities are available
- How to monitor intensity and when to progress/regress
- Tools to motivate and guide towards positive physical activity experiences
- Signposting to other opportunities in the community
2. How to have positive conversations about moving more at home resource – This supports our video and is a useful and quick reminder of what can help and why. A copy will be sent to you when your loved one is referred to M2I.
3. Your assigned Activator will provide you with a direct line of contact with SASP, including phone numbers and an email address for advice and support.
View the Participant Guide here (PDF, 1.9 Mb)
Family and Friends Feedback
'This is such a good service. It has really helped me, thank you, and I hope it can help other people too. It's so important'.
- Jenny
'I know Mum is so very appreciative of everything you are doing for her. She has great positivity and determination to try and maintain her independence. Thank you so much'
- Jenny's Daughter, Linda
Move 2 Independence Activators
Employed by SASP, a Move 2 Independence Activator is assigned to you following the referral and will make contact to discuss your needs and goals. If you do not have helping hands through friends and family, the Activator will work with you in your home or local community, finding ways to help you move to keep mobile and independent. This may include seated or standing exercise.
M2I Activators will provide up to 6 sessions depending on how much support is needed to progress towards goals and they possess a minimum of a Level 2 seated exercise qualification and be insured by SASP to deliver this safely on a one to one basis.
Please note: Activators must not be expected to move or handle participants or provide any personal care during their visit, so the participant must be able to manage this independently or with a carer for the duration. Move 2 Independence may work alongside existing rehabilitation programmes provided on discharge, but Activators must not be expected to deliver this on behalf of therapy services.
How Do I Join?
Before you leave hospital, please speak to the health professional discharging you to express an interest in a Move 2 Independence referral. They will check you are in the best position to benefit from the service, based on your readiness, health needs and goals.
Once referred, you can expect to be contacted by Move 2 Independence with SASP to discuss your interest and choices.
Move 2 Independence with SASP
- Telephone
- 01823 653990
- Mobile
- 07305 049840
- move2independence@sasp.co.uk