NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

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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.

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Introduction

Trauma-Informed Activity Provision supports activity providers and care teams to create safe, respectful and empowering activity experiences for individuals who may have experienced trauma. The guide explains what trauma-informed practice means, why it matters in activity provision and how to recognise possible trauma responses and triggers. It includes practical guidance on planning activities, communication, emotional safety, safeguarding, professional boundaries and reflective practice.

About this resource

Category

Guidance

Audience

Activity Provider Care Home Manager Home Care Hospice Hospital Managers

Topic

Best Practice Care Practice Communication Diversity and Inclusion Emotional Engagement Equality Ethics Family Health Identity Impact Inclusion Leadership Person-centred Quality of Life Social Connection Social interaction Wellbeing