LEARNING TO SWIM

geek84
geek84 Scope Member Posts: 140 Empowering
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Hi Folks

I have right hemiplegia from birth and in my mid 50s now.

I am thinking of learning to swim. What type of instructors should I use? Should I look for ones with particular qualifications and experience?

Thanks in advance for responses.

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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 12,407 Championing

    I would say your local leisure centre would be your best bet. However, you need to look for one that I'd accessible because not all pools are. Based on what you have told me I think you are going to need a 1-2-1 with you so I would recommend having private lessons

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 252 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @geek84

    I am going to tag our wonderful CP network in this post as they may be able to offer more specific information and support for your query @SaraC_Scope

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 169 Empowering

    Hi @geek84

    This sounds like a great plan. Swimming can be really beneficial for people with CP. and it's never to late to learn. I have right sided hemiplegia and learnt to swim as a child. I'm never going to be an Olympic swimmer but I can swim a few lengths of a pool and the water is great therapy for my hand and leg.

    It might be worth contacting your local leisure centre for some advice. Or check out some private coaches who can offer 1:1 swim sessions. If you can share your area, I will explore local swimming support.

    Kind regards

    @SaraC_Scope

    Cerebral Palsy Specialist Cardiff

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 140 Empowering

    Good Morning

    Many thanks for your suggestions @durhamjaide2001 @Mary_Scope @SaraC_Scope

    I live in Wolverhampton, West Midlands

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 12,407 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/956002#Comment_956002

    your so welcome

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 169 Empowering

    Hi @geek84

    Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness centre offer SEND Swimming lessons for beginners of all ages. They also offer one to one sessions.

    WV Active Swim also provide adult swimming classes.

    I hope this information helps in some way.

    @SaraC_Scope

    Cerebral Palsy Specialist Cardiff

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 140 Empowering

    Many Thanks @SaraC_Scope

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