NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Healthcare’s Newark Intellectual Developmental Disabilities has enlisted the skills, knowledge and expertise of Sport for Confidence CIC.
Working with a consortium of community partners that includes YMCA Newark and Boccia England, Sport for Confidence is supporting the creation of a clear pathway from health to leisure services, that supports those with Intellectual and Developmental Disability to access, participate and sustain physical activity opportunities that drive positive occupational outcomes.
“The project is a fantastic example of how a whole-system approach that recruits the skills and services of a diverse array of community providers can deliver quality, health and social care focused outcomes that not only work for the individual but also helps to take the pressure off clinical services,” said Becky Sutton, Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s chief operating officer.
The project directs individuals from NHS services to their local YMCA Community and Activity Village, where they take part in weekly, coached Boccia sessions tailored to their needs. Sessions are delivered by the YMCA team and are specifically designed in collaboration with the NHS Newark team.
Healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physiotherapists, adapt their clinical expertise to the community and activity-oriented setting and work closely with sports coaches to make personalised adjustments, ensuring everyone can meaningfully participate.