Sensory room at move Urmston
Emma’s Room has been designed specifically for families and community groups/schools to enjoy, especially those with disabilities. The room has a series of sensory lights, bubble tubes, colour soft playmats, and toys – the room offers the perfect sensory break for anyone to explore.
Benefits of our Sensory Room:
- Stimulate and soothe key senses: sight, sound, smell, and touch.
- Build key developmental skills such as cause and effect, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.
- Helps foster and create a safe, calming environment.
- Provide relaxation for all ages. You don’t have to be young to benefit from the stimulating visual and tactile benefits.
Adjoined to the Sensory Room we have a ‘Changing Places’.
‘Changing Places’ toilets give disabled people and their carers the space and equipment they need to have the confidence to leave their homes and go out. In the changing places, we have an accessible toilet, shower, changing bed, and hoist that leads into the sensory room.
Please note: The hoist must be used by a trained carer and you are required to bring your own personal sling for the hoist.
Sensory Room Sessions
Additional Needs Sessions
These sessions are for families or carers with children/young adults with additional needs.
Maximum of 10 people per session
Price:
Children: £2
Adults: £1.50
Under 5’ sessions
Chid-led free play catered towards babies and children under 5 years of all abilities.
Maximum of 10 people per session
Price:
Children: £2
Adults: £1.50
CLICK BELOW TO BOOK A SESSION
You can also book your session by clicking on your desired session below and clicking the book now button in the pop-up box. This will take you to our bookings system where you will need your email & password to log in.
Emma passed away in February 2019 aged just 25, after battling a rare genetic disorder called Sanfilippo syndrome MPS 111 C her entire life. She loved music, rainbows, and bright colours, and sensory experiences that brought Emma much pleasure and happiness during her short life.
Ashlea Whiteley, Emma’s sister says: “When Emma was young, she was into everything and we would spend hours together playing in the garden making mud pies. As she got older we still spent hours together but what we did was different. We would listen to and sing to music, watch Disney films or set her room up as her very own sensory room, just be together.”
Lily Emma’s mum says: “We have worked hard to make this sensory room and Changing Places toilet a reality and magical space. We hope the sensory room will shine rainbow-coloured lights over those that use it. Emma loved music; her eyes would light up whenever she heard her favourite song. Whenever I see a rainbow it reminds me of the love and joy Emma brought to our lives. Emma’s memory will live on through the sharing of this wonderful sensory room with others.”
