Mayor attends the opening of a new sensory room at Brynglas Adult Training Centre
Posted on Tuesday 29th September 2015
This morning saw the opening of a brand new multi-sensory facility at Newport City Council’s Brynglas Adult Training Centre, by the city’s Mayor, Councillor Herbie Thomas.
Brynglas Adult Training Centre offers a day service which provides support and activities for adults who have a learning disability and complex needs, as well as older persons. The building has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme to improve its facilities, which included the development of the new multi-sensory room.
The Brynglas day service will provide a person-centred approach to enhance the lives of those who use it and give opportunities for individuals to experience a range of activities which they can engage in and be empowered by.
The sensory room provides an environment for the individuals attending the centre to enjoy a range of sensory experiences. The room can be utilised to generate relaxing and calming effects or to provide a stimulating experience. Time spent in the sensory room can increase concentration, focus attention, improve alertness, awaken memories and improve mobilisation, creativity and social interaction.
Councillor Paul Cockeram, Newport City Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult & Community Services said, “The new multi-sensory room will play an integral part in the day service offered at Brynglas. It will provide individuals with the opportunity to interact with new technology and to control and develop their activity to meet their own needs and preferences. I’m so pleased we now have specialist facilities such as this in Newport which will be greatly beneficial to those who need it.”