Archive for the “Older people” category
Well into words
This project engages with people with mental health issues, including dementia, on Ward 19 in Dewsbury Hospital and on Ashdale Ward, Dales Unit, Calderdale Royal Hospital, which is an acute admission ward. The project delivers bibliotherapy sessions on each ward to engage, inspire and empower participants through …
The Great Outdoors
Through the great outdoor project, Support to Recovery is increasing the opportunities for people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues, including dementia, to enjoy the outdoors and volunteer in a range of activities. We’ll be engaging with people as they move along their …
WCCA – health and wellbeing project
Worsbrough Common Community Association (WCCA) delivers a range of community activities that address physical and mental health inequalities. In the last census 17.8% of residents living in our area described their health as ‘not good’ (national 9.2%). The activities we run aim to improve this, …
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Soul Journey
Soul Journey is a project run by Hebden Bridge based company Verd de Gris. The project works with people who have been diagnosed with dementia and aims to tackle the stigma surrounding the condition. Working alongside a filmmaker and a production team, the project aims to highlight …
Building bridges of understanding through movement, dance and dementia
This project aims to share best practice in the field of movement and dance for people living with dementia. Sharing will take place on various platforms including conference presentations, practical workshops, lecture demonstrations, meetings and visits with experts, researchers and practitioners in various countries; all …
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Fundays for adults with learning disabilities
What’s it about? Popular fun-packed, accessible, mixed ability multisport, fete games activities for adults with learning disabilities from across Barnsley, Calderdale, Wakefield and Kirklees. Booking is essential. Who’s this for? Adults who use the Trust learning disability services, their carers and external organisations. When and …
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The Walking Project
This project provided the opportunity for service users to become more active, physically fit and reflect how this can improve their mental wellbeing by offering 12 weekly walking/Nordic walking sessions culminating in a residential walking challenge which included education around safety and map reading. Supporting service …
Vivify: people, landscape, sculpture
A series of hands on, interactive arts workshops inspired by the art and landscape of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) focus upon community engagement for older people with mental health difficulties. Participants are encouraged to engage with a wide range of materials including clay, plaster, wood and …
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Synapse – fresh connections in mental health
Synapse is a group of mental health service users who come together to consider alternative methods of maintaining and enhancing mental wellbeing, offering mutual support and friendship. To encourage participants in the group to explore creative ways of relaxing through arts, crafts and singing and …
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Changing Landscapes
An innovative and comprehensive programme of creative opportunities aimed at improving and enhancing the quality of life, health and social integration of older people in Calderdale. Changing Landscapes is a project that provides free workshops for a broad range of people over 50 who would …