Tyspane Care Home Life Enrichments – A Wish Come True!

Each person’s needs and choices will be unique to them. This means that all staff at Tyspane Care Home must do all they can to help the person convey their personal aspirations and goals, and the support they need. Creating the care plan with the person or their chosen representative will keep the focus on what is important to that individual and will enable their care and support to reflect this.

Actively involving other people who are part of the person’s life will usually improve their care and support. Linking into a person’s existing support network will bring together all the information about them, so that their care and support are tailored to meet their specific needs and preferences. This will help to improve the residents experience and promote their wellbeing, rather than merely responding to problems as they arise. For young adults at Tyspane Care Home, person centre care is crucially important in supporting their mental wellbeing, and by offering guidance to help them create new aspirations and goals they feel included, represented, and in control of their own destiny.

Sean, one of our young adults, moved to Tyspane Care Home in July 2025, and with help and support, from Babs Spear (Head of Department, Physiotherapy) started a person-centred training programme to increase his physical and mental wellbeing, and create new aspirations and goals. Part of this programme involved boxing; adaptive boxing, is a sport that’s inclusive and tailored to individuals with diverse abilities.

For Sean, today, (Saturday 14th September 2025), one of his new goals came true. Sean joined community, professionals and professional boxing champion, Billy Stanbury at the opening of Braunton Boxing Academy, The Old Tiki Factory, Velator.

Sean, was welcomed with open arms and made to feel part of something special, coaches engaged with him and offered him personal guidance and a chance to spa with Lee Chappell was a dream come true for Sean. The opening of the new boxing gym was packed with local community, professional coaches and local businesses,

Lloyd Chappell (Manager of Braunton Boxing Gym) stated, “We are grateful to all those who made this possible, it is just amazing how supportive the local community have been. One of the aims for Braunton Boxing Gym is to inspire the younger generations.”

Lee Chappell (Coach and Son of Lloyd Chappell) stated, “It would be a privilege to coach Sean, on a one-to-one basis, as long as Babs Spear coaches me!”

Sean replied, “It has been one of the best days of my life, thank you.”

The afternoon, ended with two further surprises, a visit to McDonalds and a visit to his Nan (Juliet) house.

Thank you to everyone who made this day so special for Sean, it was truly inspirational. If you would like to find out more about our home, please call us on 01271 816600 or visit our website

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