NHS – North Tees Hospital, Sensory Garden
Creation of a sensory garden for stroke rehabilitation under the stroke ward alcove
Initial design based on an artist’s impression – no formal drawings or specifications provided
Sloped tarmac footpath with DDA-compliant handrail
Anti-slip steps to raised path
Planting areas with sensory flora and fauna
Grasscrete seating area
Flat tarmac zone with signage and numbers
Play area and hardwood pergola with seating
Noisy work avoided due to proximity to live recuperation ward – remote cutting used
Limited compound space required frequent material transport and disposal
• Patients enjoyed outdoor time with loved ones and pets
• Occupational nurses facilitated supervised outdoor exercise
• Strong feedback from staff and patients on therapeutic benefits
Funding for the project was sponsored by Starbucks with Tangent donating a recycled bench
