Meaningful Visits: A Guide for Friends and Family

Practical guidance and activity ideas to help friends and family create meaningful, enjoyable visits with loved ones living in care homes.
What is Co-production

A one-page guide explaining co-production and how people can shape activity provision as equal partners.
What is Intergenerational Practice

A one-page guide explaining intergenerational practice and how shared experiences can benefit all ages.
The North East Remembered

The North East Remembered is a warm and inclusive reminiscence resource celebrating the people, places, traditions and communities of North East England. It supports meaningful conversation, connection and person-centred activity for older people, including people living with dementia.
What is Dementia

A one-page guide explaining dementia and the importance of personalised support, identity and meaningful activity.
What is Delirium

A one-page guide explaining delirium and how to respond to sudden changes in awareness, thinking or behaviour.
Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week

A toolkit to support activity providers in planning meaningful Afternoon Tea Week celebrations with individuals in care settings.
NAPA Guidance for Drawing and Colouring Activities

A practical guide to using drawing and colouring as inclusive activities that support creativity, relaxation, self-expression and meaningful engagement.
Celebrating Intergenerational Activities

A practical NAPA toolkit to support activity providers with planning meaningful intergenerational activities. It includes guidance, top tips and activity ideas to help different generations connect through shared experiences.
Floral Creativity Pack

A floral-themed creativity pack filled with printable activities, conversation prompts, puzzles, colouring pages and display materials to support meaningful activity and engagement.