There are numerous scientific studies that have proven animal encounters can reduce stress and anxiety.  Owl handling experiences are particularly beneficial for people with mental health conditions and those suffering from memory issues, such as dementia.  Handling the owls can help with mobility and cognitive benefits as well as encouraging a positive and uplifting mood.  We have found that handling owls has significantly reduced pain levels in patients and residents and can be an exciting and energetic part of someone’s day improving self confidence and self esteem.  
The owls become centre of attention allowing a different focus from aches and pains and an exciting input to their day.   Interactions with owls can reduce isolation and loneliness and encourage communication.   
The impact reaches further that just the residents as staff also benefit from owl visits and also creates lasting memories with family members.  

Hourly visits start from £100 for 1 hour.  
Travel costs 0 to 10 miles - £20 
10 miles or more from BA6 8JN are charged at £30 hourly rate.

“Owl Enlightenment was a fantastic experience .I would recommend to everyone. Everything was so well organised from insurance to risk assessment. Michelle told us about the owls and also about the amazing work she does with special needs and the hospice .The residents felt as ease and able to ask Michelle lots of questions and we certainly learnt a lot. After the event had finished everyone was so relaxed and spoke about the visit for an hour after they had gone. Well worth a visit ,I can't give them enough praise and recommend them highly enough .Amazing thank you”
Jo Boobyer activity co-ordinator

​“The entire hospice is still talking about your visit and what an amazing impact it had on our patients, families and also staff.
 As soon as we set eyes on the owls we all expressed just how calm it felt and I know that our patients and their families also commented just how relaxing it was for them and such an overwhelming feeling of calmness.
 In view of some of our patients experiencing symptoms such as physical and emotional pain your visit really helped the overall wellbeing of our patients.
 It was also lovely that younger children/Grandchildren were visiting family members who are patients so they too were able to benefit from the impact of your visit.
 We would absolutely love you to visit us again if this is possible in the future.”
Weston Hospice