Stroke patients on the road to recovery thanks to therapy dogs

STV News visited the rehab ward to see the 'paws-itive' impact the pilot is having.

Stroke patients in Greenock are getting help with their recovery from some four-legged friends.

Once a week, the charity Dogs for Good visits Inverclyde Royal Hospital, supporting patients with physiotherapy and cognition through a series of obstacle courses and games.

STV News visited the rehab ward to see the ‘paws-itive’ impact the eight-week pilot is having.

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