\n Staff at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston have turned part of Ward 12, which cares for older patients, into a tuck shop to help patients stay both mentally and physically active.\n<\/p>\n
\n The shop, which offers sweet treats such as fruit drinks, custard pots and snacks, is designed to support patients with cognitive impairments by providing mental stimulation and encouraging gentle movement.\n<\/p>\n
\n Staff at the James Paget Hospital celebrate the opening of the new tuck shop (Image: James Paget Hospital)\n<\/p>\n
\n Patients are invited to walk to the shop with support from staff and then can choose their snacks and place them in a basket or bag, helping to recreate the experience of visiting a real store.\n<\/p>\n
\n The shop – officially opened earlier this week by patient Malcolm \u2018Eddie\u2019 Edmonds – was created with support from Morgan Sindall Construction and Sothams Engineering Services Ltd, who funded the structure.\n<\/p>\n
\n Patient Malcolm \u2018Eddie\u2019 Edmonds officially opens the new tuck shop at the James Paget Hospital (Image: James Paget Hospital)\n<\/p>\n
\n The hospital\u2019s catering team and ward staff helped stock the shelves through fundraising efforts.\n<\/p>\n