Sorcha's Sanctuary
Sorcha’s Sanctuary
is a state of the art, fully immersive and interactive room. This multi-sensory space can simulate real-life environments in a safe and graded way. The projections are driven by gesture-controlled interactions and can be adapted to provide a calming or stimulating experience.
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This space includes:
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Interactive surfaces with the option to add scents, wind and other effects.
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Controllable lighting and sound to alter the arousal level and support visual processing.
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Sensory toys and equipment such as fibre-optics, bubble tubes, infinity mirror, vibrating mat and blower tube for eye tracking.
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Specialist equipment including hoists and therapy chair to enable all abilities to access the room.
Access available during Sensory Gym Sessions or can be privately hired
Contact us for more information on per hour prices
The beautiful
Sorcha
Our Immersive Room is named in loving memory of beautiful Sorcha, a little girl who touched many hearts.
Born on 16th May 2017, Sorcha was diagnosed as a baby with a rare genetic condition, SCN2A mutation, which caused complex health needs including epilepsy, global developmental delay, and movement difficulties.​ Despite her challenges, Sorcha was always smiling and showed incredible strength.
Our connection with Sorcha began in 2020 when we delivered a bespoke sensory pack during lockdown.​
Children with profound and multiple learning disabilities, like Sorcha, inspired much of the design for our immersive space. And mum, Fiona, kindly helped to strengthen our funding application by sharing the family's experiences of lockdown whilst caring for a clinically extremely vulnerable child.
Sadly, beautiful Sorcha passed away on 27th September 2021 due to respiratory complications, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Naming our immersive room 'Sorcha’s Sanctuary' felt like the perfect way to honour her life and legacy.​​
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Sorcha’s mum, Fiona, shared:
“The Sensory Hive has created a fab, safe, happy environment that I know Sorcha would have loved. I am so grateful that her name and legacy will live on here.”​
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​We send love to Fiona, Peter, Nuala and the rest of Sorcha's family and remember her with every smile our immersive room brings!
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