13/03/2026
💧 Why the Therapy Pool Appeal Matters
In this short video, Rebecca Pilkington, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at RDaSH, explains the real impact the hydrotherapy pool has for the people who use it.
Hydrotherapy isn’t just about recovery after illness or injury. For many people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex health needs, the warm-water environment provides something incredibly valuable – the chance to move more freely, build strength, ease pain and experience relaxation and wellbeing. It can also be a powerful sensory experience that supports both physical and emotional health.
The current pool at the Diamond Activity and Therapeutic Centre was installed in 1996 and no longer meets the needs of the people it supports today. Our £250,000 Therapy Pool Appeal aims to replace it with a modern, larger pool and improved sensory space so more people can benefit safely from water-based therapy. ()
For some individuals, being in the water is one of the few times they can move freely, relax their muscles, and simply enjoy the feeling of independence.
Please take a moment to watch Rebecca explain why this campaign is so important.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAFXCYMjKrA
👉 Find out more about the appeal and how you can support it:
https://yourheartsandminds.org.uk/therapy-pool-appeal/
Every share helps us reach more people and bring this vital facility to the community. 💙
RDaSH NHS
We’ve launched a major new fundraising appeal to replace our therapy pool!
