Real Stories

The experiences of some of our BCPS graduates, in their own words

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Becca's story

"I don’t have the words to express the gratitude I have to the entire team at Bath for all they have done for me and my family and the magnitude of it is not lost on us. If I hadn't attended the programme and received the help and support from them, quite honestly, my daughter would not be here now. They gave me back my dreams, my life and quite honestly… me. "

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Gemma's story

"I wouldn't be where I am now with my fitness, making future plans with my husband and my children, participating in things.. I wouldn't have done any of that if I hadn't done the programme"

To hear Gemma's story and understand more about the assessment process and four week adult programme, see below.

Nikki's story

"BCPS have helped me turn my life around"

Who would have thought that doing a ‘Largest Gathering of Santas on bikes’ world record could end the way it did? On the 19th Dec 2004, two days after my birthday, I had a motorbike accident...

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A parents view: Molly's story

"What we have learnt there has left me with an immense feeling of relief and given Molly a brighter future"

My daughter Molly has always been very sporty and very active. She is always on the go, the rougher the sport the better...

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Anna's story

"Looking back, I can see I have made progress in leaps and bounds"

When I was 18 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage 2. After radiation treatment I got the all clear, but about 9 months later I started to get pain all over my body...

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Nick's story

"A compassionate, caring environment,
where you are supported by excellent professionals"

I grew up in the North East of England in the 1980's at a time when work was scarce. Having taken a look at my options and recognising there was little chance of finding long term employment close to home I decided that I would join the Royal Navy...

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Through our eyes: mine & Ruby's story

"Two years ago Ruby was on crutches and reliant on a wheelchair, today she is a different child"

My daughter Ruby has always been an extremely active child doing lots of dance and P.E. About five years ago Ruby, then aged 9, started complaining of pain in her left foot...

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