Project title
Journeys of Appreciation
Description of initiative
An innovative multi-partnership between various NHS Trust, Galleries and Museums in London, that would encompass monthly visits with bespoke and inclusive facilitated workshops provided by the partner museums and galleries over four years to older adults with mental health problems and dementia. The Journeys of Appreciation project is designed to engage in-patients and staff from older adult and dementia wards at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in museum and gallery visits, with follow-up creative and therapeutic workshops.
Further information on the initiative
Themes: Culture and...
Individual well-being
Mental health
Quality of spaces and built environments
Quality of services for specific groups
Keywords
facilitated workshops, dementia, innovative, partnership, museum
Target group
Older people
Cultural field
Heritage | Museums
Timeframe
2013
- 2015
Sources of funding
Maudsley Charity
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
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Organizer(s)
Partner(s)
Dulwich Picture Gallery
United Kingdom
NGO / Non-profit
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Culture