Dementia Partnerships
‘Young at Heart’ project in Salisbury District Hospital
‘Young at Heart’ is a project to improve the time in Salisbury District Hospital for older patients through a regular and continuous programme of creative activities on the wards, such as singing, music, storytelling, dance and movement, and crafts. Read more »
Under the Art at the Heart umbrella, Soundbite brings a varied programme of live music and creative activities to patients, staff and visitors at the Royal United Hospital Bath. Read more »
This project aims to make Plymouth a dementia friendly city in which people with dementia can enjoy the same opportunities to take part in a social life, live independently and engage in everyday activity as other people, without fear of stigma or rejection. Read more »
A 1950’s style day room has been set up in Dorset County Hospital, enabling patients with dementia to participate in reminiscence therapy, games and art activities. Read more »
A local artist has been commissioned to lead classes on Hartor Ward at Derriford Hospital, enabling people with dementia to partcipate in weekly group art class, supported by occupational therapy and nursing support workers. Read more »
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is using large photographs on walls, doors and corridors to improve the quality of care for people living with dementia whilst in Derriford Hospital. Read more »
The Art at the Heart programme for the Royal United Hospital in Bath provides a programme of integrated arts projects for the comfort, health and well being of patients, staff and the wider hospital community. Read more »