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This rather fancy bike rack was put up in Shepperton in July. We are all being encouraged to leave the car behind and use our own feet or cycle. So this sounds like a good idea in principle. But the double decker bike rack outside the village hall remains empty. Why?

Perhaps we all want to leave our bikes outside the shops and this is not close enough. Maybe this would be better suited to stations where shelter and security is needed for many bikes. Certainly this seems rather over the top for the village. But it is there, funded by a grant to Spelthorne Council from M3 Enterprise, which are committed to improving the high streets of the borough. We were the only borough in Surrey to get the grant so must be happy with that. Other improvements include addressing accessibility and improving the look of high streets. We will watch how it develops with interest. Meanwhile, get cycling!

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This month we’d like to take the opportunity to to manage steps. share the story of Sean Fitzpatrick who was a pa- The team at the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit tient at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey and the Brad- who worked closely with Sean, and supported his ley Neuro-rehabilitation unit, which is run by Ash- recovery have praised his positive outlook and ford and St Peter’s Hospitals, located within determination to get home. Jenny Cheetham, PhysWoking Community Hospital. iotherapist, says; “the thing that has been incrediBefore becoming unwell, Sean was working as a ble, working with Sean, is his positivity through all This month weflight steward for British Airways and was living completely independently. He became unwell earlier this year and was admitted to St Peter’s Hospital of this. He has kept us all laughing. He has a long road ahead of him and a new life to adjust to but he remains very positive about his experience and share the story of Sean Fitzpatrick who was a pa-back in March with COVID-19. Sean was so unwell that he needed to be treated in the Intensive regularly expresses his great thanks to everyone that has been involved in his care.” tient at St PeterCare Unit where he was intubated to help his breathing. After making some improvement, he was extubatThe exemplary care and support that Sean received by all members of the team at St Peter’s and within the Bradley unit are testament to his remarkable ley Neuroed, but unfortunately, his health deteriorated and he had to return to the Intensive Care Unit. Whilst recovery and we wish him the very best as he settles back into life at home. ford and St Peterhere it was discovered that Sean had suffered multiple infarcts in his brain and a DVT in his upper limb. Subsequent tests showed peripheral We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their support throughout 2020. The past year has been incredibly challenging for Woking Community Hospital.nerve damage to his right hand and leg. Sean was cared for by the team until he was well us all, and whilst Christmas has been different this year, we hope that you were able to take some time Before becoming unwell, Sean was working as a enough to be able to be transferred to another ward at the start of May, and was then admitted to the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit a to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. couple of weeks later. The Bradley Unit provides multidisciplinary assess- flight steward for British Airways and was living ment, advice and rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury or completely independently. He became unwell earli-complex neurological illness. When he first arrived, Sean required a full sling hoist for all transfers and assis- er this year and was admitted to St Peter tance of two people to move in bed. He was fearful of falling, even in bed. back in March with COVID We’re so pleased that over the past six months, Sean has made an incredible recovery, with support from the whole well that he needed to be treated in the Intensive team who have helped him along the way. Care Unit where he was intubated to help his When he was discharged home in November, he was able to transfer independently and walk short distanc- breathing. es, both with a frame, and he now manages most of his daily care needs. After making some improvement, he was extubat-He had been participating in group strengthening exercises and can now move much more independently and ed, but unfortunately, his health deteriorated and he has completed an exercise programme. He had also been doing some walking had to return to the Intensive Care Unit. Whilst with an elbow crutch and had started here it was discovered that Sean had suffered multiple infarcts in his brain and a DVT in his 57 www.villagematters.co.uk Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts upper limb. Subsequent tests showed peripheral