In relation to the identified priorities in the Guidance & Essential criteria what will your idea achieve and who will benefit from your project?
People With Parkinson's (PWP) are often overwhealmed by the condition to the extent that they do not admit even to people close to them that they have the symptoms. They do not go out or exercise and their symptoms deteriorate rapidly. It has been proven through studies in the USA, Japan and the UK that table tennis not only provides vital exercise for PWP it also stimulates the brain to make new pathways in the brain. Causing a tangible slowing down of the condition.
Please describe what you plan to do and what the money will be used for? (i.e., purchase equipment/resources)
SATTC were the first club in Scotland to embrace table tennis for PWP and is the catalyst for (so far) eleven other clubs in the country taking up the project. Thanks to the club demonstrating to Table Tennis Scotland that the inclusion of PWP within the sport is proven to slow down this degenerative disease; However, hall rental costs have risen dramatically recently and we need a constant supply of training balls to alleviate the need for participants using their playing time chasing after one ball after each rally. The Parkinson’s group get through approximately 20 broken balls every month.
Location: The Parkinson's sessions take place at Mossblown Community Centre and players travel from all over South Ayrshire to participate, socialise and openly discuss their condition.
Proposed on behalf of: The South Ayrshire Club works with Parkinson’s UK Scotland and Table Tennis Scotland to ensure that the best possible offer of exercise and mental stimulation is given to People with Parkinson’s. The programme includes referrals from NHS health professionals and the local Parkinson’s groups.
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