Archive for the “Kirklees” category

Mind, music, movement

This project engages with individuals aged 14+ with a physical and/ or learning disability and their families to create a series of storytelling performances using music and movement. Working with participants, Manasamitra, a Dewsbury based arts organisation, firstly collect stories of interest to those taking part and …

Hairdressing salon

The project will enhance the current experience that service users enjoy when participating in the hair and beauty sessions on the ward. By having the right equipment (a fixed back wash basin and adjustable chair, salon standard hairdryer and protective gowns), the ward will be …

Khidmat Project

Creative Minds has helped support phase 2 of the Khidmat Project, which the aim was to increase awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the South Asian, Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities of North Kirklees to increase referrals into the Adult ADHD service. Mental …

Breathing Space

A ground-breaking project in Calderdale and Kirklees to increase the range of therapeutic arts activity available to older people, especially those at the early stages of dementia conditions. It also aims to improve the understanding of carers and care staff about the role of the …

Art for wellbeing

The Artworks is running a series of free art for wellbeing sessions in drawing and textiles for people with lived experience of mental ill health. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this programme is designed to improve participants’ confidence and sense of wellbeing by learning new skills and …

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