NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Guidance
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

A Manager’s Guide to Arts in Care Homes

A practical guide to developing arts in care settings. Supporting wellbeing, creativity and person-centred engagement.

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Introduction

This guide supports care home managers to develop and embed arts and creativity into everyday care. It explores the benefits of arts engagement, practical ways to get started, and how to evidence impact for quality and inspection, helping to build creative, connected communities.

About this resource

Category

Guidance

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care staff Managers

Topic

Best Practice Creative Arts Person-centred Planning Professional Development Wellbeing