Creative Minds for Care Settings - is an in-depth and positively supportive culture-changing learning programme. It is for all staff in the care setting to co-create the kind of care that is enjoyable and inclusive with people living with long-term conditions such as dementia, along with their relatives and the local community.
'We've noticed a higher level of interaction between staff and residents, and the communication... continues between the sessions too. The work is highly stimulating and motivating.' care home manager
Creativity In Care’s courses use a creative framework to explore care issues, build confidence, increase positive interactions, share meaningful activities, connect beyond words and memory, and learn more about ways of coping with changes in behaviour, relationships or communication, - especially in later stages of dementia. The programme includes putting knowledge into practice within current legislation, healthcare values and policies to maintain a motivated, inclusive and creative culture. The work links to under-pinning knowledge for national care courses.
After gaining some understanding of the care setting, we develop a 4-month programme that uses a mix of individual and group work.
We gather narratives and together we create something that celebrates meaningful lives and compassion. We engage in imaginary worlds, stories, puppetry, woodwork, arts, dance, design, singing and more subtle ways to connect. The creative outcomes help reduce fear, stigma and 'stuckness' by increasing creative possibilities. The process leads to better understanding and confidence to co-create meaningful lives for carers, care staff or the general public.
'We've noticed a higher level of interaction between staff and residents, and the communication... continues between the sessions too. The work is highly stimulating and motivating.' care home manager
Creativity In Care’s courses use a creative framework to explore care issues, build confidence, increase positive interactions, share meaningful activities, connect beyond words and memory, and learn more about ways of coping with changes in behaviour, relationships or communication, - especially in later stages of dementia. The programme includes putting knowledge into practice within current legislation, healthcare values and policies to maintain a motivated, inclusive and creative culture. The work links to under-pinning knowledge for national care courses.
After gaining some understanding of the care setting, we develop a 4-month programme that uses a mix of individual and group work.
We gather narratives and together we create something that celebrates meaningful lives and compassion. We engage in imaginary worlds, stories, puppetry, woodwork, arts, dance, design, singing and more subtle ways to connect. The creative outcomes help reduce fear, stigma and 'stuckness' by increasing creative possibilities. The process leads to better understanding and confidence to co-create meaningful lives for carers, care staff or the general public.
Why? We know that people living with long-term conditions are at risk of isolation, even in care settings. We are aware that staff want to make a positive difference in the lives of all those they care for. External support can help shift a culture so it becomes more uplifted, inclusive, effective and positive.
Practicalities
Feedback tells us that 2 or 3 years later the work maintains a positive impact. To maintain this kind of legacy we ask that care settings:
a) open part of the programme to the community (e.g. family carers, relatives, community artists).
b) ensure that all staff have the opportunity to participate as we are clear that creative care is not just for activity co-ordinators.
c) obtain signed consent from individuals and/or relatives for photographs/film as part of the evaluation process (forms provided). People without consent can still participate.
People are often surprised by how uplifting the whole course is. We are passionate about creating positive care settings, where people truly ‘find’ themselves.
‘'The involvement by each person has been amazing, and the pleasure it has brought is fantastic’ Alzheimer Scotland day centre
'The programme helped us to get to know the people we are supporting, and to see their needs more deeply.' care services manager
‘’I’m much more confident. The bonus is that I enjoy my work more now.’ care staff
‘...rich, innovative & cutting edge’ health & social care, OU
For more information please contact Karrie Marshall
Mobile phone 07716111585
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Practicalities
Feedback tells us that 2 or 3 years later the work maintains a positive impact. To maintain this kind of legacy we ask that care settings:
a) open part of the programme to the community (e.g. family carers, relatives, community artists).
b) ensure that all staff have the opportunity to participate as we are clear that creative care is not just for activity co-ordinators.
c) obtain signed consent from individuals and/or relatives for photographs/film as part of the evaluation process (forms provided). People without consent can still participate.
People are often surprised by how uplifting the whole course is. We are passionate about creating positive care settings, where people truly ‘find’ themselves.
‘'The involvement by each person has been amazing, and the pleasure it has brought is fantastic’ Alzheimer Scotland day centre
'The programme helped us to get to know the people we are supporting, and to see their needs more deeply.' care services manager
‘’I’m much more confident. The bonus is that I enjoy my work more now.’ care staff
‘...rich, innovative & cutting edge’ health & social care, OU
For more information please contact Karrie Marshall
Mobile phone 07716111585
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