Evening of music community to fund stroke rehabilitation

The Celebration of Spring concert, organised by the Hampshire Medical Fund, will take place on Wednesday, April 29, at the Hospital of St Cross Church in Winchester.

All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a Fourier M2 Robotic Stroke Rehabilitation System for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

The concert will take place at the Church at the Hospital of St Cross. (Image: Heather Hook)

The technology could "transform recovery outcomes" for hundreds of patients each year.

Steve Williams, joint clinical lead for stroke services at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: "The M2 Robotic Rehabilitation System is a game-changer - it allows us to provide high-intensity, repetitive therapy in a way that simply isn’t achievable through traditional methods alone.

"This will significantly improve patients’ chances of regaining meaningful arm function, helping them return to independent living, family life and work.

"It has the potential to transform the rehabilitation and recovery for hundreds of patients every year."

The concert will begin with a drinks and canapé reception, followed by live performances from the Oscar Ellis Quartet, Cantores Episcopi, and jazz bands from Farleigh School.

The Hampshire Medical Fund supports hospitals in Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover with advanced medical equipment not covered by NHS funding.

Tickets are available at hampshiremedicalfund.org/events.