Commissioned Training Course Guide 2026-2027
Explore NAPA’s commissioned training for activity and care teams, with practical, interactive courses covering a wide range of topics and options for bespoke training.
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.
The NAPA Learning Space: Course Directory 2025/2026
Explore the NAPA Learning Space, NAPA’s online home for learning, development and professional inspiration. This directory brings together flexible courses, qualifications and guidance to support activity providers, care teams, volunteers and managers at every stage of their learning journey.
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.
NAPA Guidance for Sensory Engagement, Sensory Stimulation and Meaningful Activity
Guidance to help activity and care teams use sensory engagement to support wellbeing, comfort, communication and meaningful connection.
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.
Technology in Activity Provision – A Toolkit for Activity & Care Teams
A practical toolkit to support confident and person-centred use of technology in activity provision.
Helping teams use simple digital tools to enhance connection, creativity and wellbeing.
Supporting Individuals to Vote
A practical guide to supporting individuals to understand and exercise their right to vote.
Promotes inclusion, autonomy and meaningful participation in the democratic process.