NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

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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.

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Introduction

This NAPA guidance supports activity providers and care teams to offer drawing and colouring activities in a flexible and person-centred way. It highlights how creative activities can support wellbeing, confidence, communication and social interaction while being adapted to individual interests, abilities and preferences.

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Guidance

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care Home Care Home Manager Care staff Day Centre Dementia Dementia Café Friends and Family Group activity Home Care Hospice Hospital Individuals Intergenerational Learning Disability Managers One to One Volunteering Volunteers

Topic

Activity Provision Animals Art Arts Awareness Days Botanical Gardens Care staff Colouring Creative Creative Arts Creativity Engagement Flowers Garden Gardening Inclusion Independence Mandalas Mindfulness One to One Outdoor Person-centred