Morrison’s charitable arm has donated almost £9,000 to help a specialist multi-sensory leisure service create a ‘star sensory room’.

The money from Morrison’s Foundation has been handed to Worcester Snoezelen to develop the new facility, which features sensory equipment, interactive walls, fibre optics and UV carpets and mats.

“This project will have such a positive impact on families and individuals who need specialist multi-sensory spaces,” said Worcester Snoezelen chief officer Jane Roberts-Wilkes.

“We are so excited for our members to enjoy the magic of this room with twinkly lights, touch activated equipment and the warmth of the waterbed.”

The service is based around Snoezelen therapy, which is also known as Controlled Multisensory Environments, or MSE and was named by two Dutch therapists in the 1970s.

It welcomes people of any age with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia, offering a range of support services including: sensory rooms; accessible art workshops, hydrotherapy, activity days and clubs.

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