NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture

Around the World Afternoon Tea with NAPA

Users can explore seven themed afternoon tea activities, view fun facts about tea traditions from different cultures, take part in a large multiple-choice cultural quiz, and tap through image cards to learn about different types of tea and afternoon tea foods from around the world.

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 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.

Trauma-Informed Activity Provision

A practical NAPA guide to support activity providers to plan and deliver activities in a way that promotes safety, choice, trust and wellbeing. It explains the principles of trauma-informed practice and how they can be applied in everyday activity provision.

Visiting a Loved One

Simple and meaningful ideas to help families and friends connect during visits.
Supports conversation, reassurance and shared moments through person-centred engagement.

Valentine’s Day Moments

A photograph-based resource designed to encourage conversation, reminiscence and connection around Valentine’s Day.
Supports meaningful engagement through images linked to love, relationships, celebrations and shared memories.

The Use of Dolls in Activity Provision

Guidance exploring the thoughtful and person-centred use of dolls within activity provision and care settings.
Supports emotional wellbeing, comfort, reminiscence and meaningful engagement for individuals living with dementia.