Arts in Care Homes is a programme by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) that underscores the well-being benefits of arts, creativity, and cultural engagement in care settings.
Celebrated on 24th September each year, this initiative promotes positive outcomes for individuals in care, staff teams, and relatives, while also championing good practice across the sector.
We encourage care settings to embrace creativity by organising an arts activity, whether big or small, involving any art form. This is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, learn new skills, and enjoy being creative together. It's important to involve your entire care home community in the planning process. Start by having conversations about what art means to different people and create a list of activities your setting would like to explore.
Your event could include hands-on participation in an arts activity or simply enjoying a performance. Consider partnering with an artist or a local arts or cultural organisation to develop exciting activities or even a long-term project. "Arts in Care Homes" is proudly managed by NAPA, and we are here to support you in bringing creativity into care settings.
Get in touch with us to share what you are doing this year.
Don’t forget to use the hashtag #AICH2024 !!!!
For further information, please look here, or contact aich@napa-activities.co.uk