Our Story: Enhancing Mental Health Through Movement
At Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in going beyond traditional care to truly enhance the lives of our patients. Our dedicated team at Prospect Park Hospital (PPH) has always strived to create a supportive and healing environment for those with serious mental health conditions. Our latest initiative, the Cardio Walls project, as part of our 'Mind & Motion appeal'
The Idea: Transforming Wards into Interactive Spaces
Inpatient mental health wards can often feel isolating, with limited opportunities for physical activity. Traditional gym facilities are restricted by time slots and require supervision, leaving many patients without access to the benefits of regular exercise. We wanted to change this by introducing Cardio Walls—a fun, interactive way to encourage movement, social interaction, and mental stimulation.
Our Vision: A Healthier, Happier Future
Our vision is simple: to improve the overall well-being of our patients by integrating accessible physical activity into their daily lives. Staff have reported incredible results with the installation of two Cardio Walls in our acute adult wards—patients are more engaged, incidents have decreased, and there’s a noticeable improvement in mood and social interaction.
How We’ll Use the Funds
With the funds we raise, we aim to install Cardio Walls in all six of our inpatient wards at PPH. Each wall costs approximately £8,000, and with your support, we can ensure that every patient has the opportunity to benefit from this innovative tool. The money will be used to purchase the walls, accessories, and cover installation costs, transforming our wards into spaces where physical and mental health can flourish together.
Why Now?
There’s no better time than now to invest in the well-being of our patients. The positive feedback and tangible benefits we’ve observed in just a short period demonstrate that Cardio Walls are making a difference. By expanding this project, we can continue to support our patients in their journey toward recovery, providing them with the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside the hospital.
Testimonials
“The Cardio Wall has changed my daily routine—it’s fun and makes me feel good. I feel more connected to others and less anxious.” —Patient at PPH
“We’ve seen a real improvement in patient engagement and mood since introducing the Cardio Wall. It’s become a vital part of our ward activities.” —Staff Member, PPH
Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of those who need it most. Your support will help us bring movement, joy, and better health to our patients.
This Campaign
Sport England has offered you £4000, if you raise £4000 by the crowd and by 50 unique supporters then you will receive the Sport England pledge. By doing this is gives more context to the campaign.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes, and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!