Overview
Arts and Dementia Warwickshire is an arts programme for people living with dementia and their carers living in Warwickshire in the community, in In Patient wards and also in care homes. It has been commissioned by Warwickshire County Council. It is a varied programme for 2 years including singing, performance poetry, arts and crafts, dance/movement, storytelling and reminiscence therapy. Alongside this there is some training for care staff as well.
The arts are proven to improve well-being, cognitive mental health and reduce isolation and loneliness. See our Impact studies on the Impact page. You do not need a diagnosis of dementia to attend. if you have any access needs please do let us know and we can see how we can help. The commissioned service is finishing in July 2023 and we are now not taking anymore referrals, but we are busily fundraising currently to continue our workshops so watch this space.
See more on overview HERE or watch our FILM
Current Community Programme
Movement, Music and Memories at Kenilworth Library and other workshops in Southam, Stratford Upon Avon and Bedworth (funding dependent!)
Can’t come to one of our courses? There are other arts workshops running across Warwickshire and ideas for arts activities HERE
Contact jenny@artsuplift.co.uk 07946 585978
MUSIC AND SINGING
Claire Fowler and Karen Hill delivered singing
Download the singing activity resource to use at home HERE
STORYTELLING
Nicky Bellenger delivered Storytelling
A story written by Warwick Day Opps as part of the programme is HERE
Download the storytelling activity resource HERE
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Jessica Hartshorn delivered arts and crafts.
Download the arts activity resource to use at home HERE
CREATIVE WRITING
Rob Gee from Escape Arts delivered Memories Alive- sharing stories and poetry.
Download the activity resource HERE
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC
Kath Kimber McTiffin delivered movement to music
Download the activity resource HERE
REMINISCENCE
Helen Fountain delivered Reminiscence with nostalgic objects from the 40s to the 70s with WRAP (Warwickshire Reminiscence Action Project)
Download the reminiscence activity resource to do at home HERE
Transport information
If you do not drive or can’t get public transport then contact VASA the community transport organisation for Warwickshire and they can help. Or if you live in Nuneaton and Bedworth district then also try Volunteer Friends
Also for South Warwickshire try Back and 4th Community Transport
Contact Jenny@artsuplift.co.uk 07946 585978 for more information
Activity Providers Training Programme
Current CPD (Continuing Professional Development ) courses
Movement to Music with Luck Knight at Lanesborough House care home, Coleshill Monday 26June 10am to 3pm More information HERE
To book contact jenny@artsuplift.co.uk or 07946 585978
Please do look at our FREE activity resources
Reminiscence Activity Resource by Helen Fountain click HERE
Creative Writing by Rob Gee and Escape Arts click HERE
Storytelling Activity Resource by Nicky Bellenger Click HERE
