Dance classes brings 'joy' to cancer patients and sick children in hospital

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Dance classes have brought "joy" to cancer patients and children at a hospital in Bedfordshire.Sadie Hunt and Jenny Howells have been delivering Dance for Health sessions at Bedford Hospital since early 2025, bringing movement and music to patients on the wards.The initiative began as a trial programme on two wards caring for elderly patients with frailty conditions.The project is set to grow significantly, with a 30-week programme in the pipeline that will extend its reach to young patients and those receiving cancer treatment.

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The programme has secured funding on four separate occasions, receiving support from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity, Sport England, and Friends of Bedford Hospital.She said the team is particularly thrilled about the upcoming expansion to paediatric patients.Ms Hunt emphasised the sessions work around clinical needs,...

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