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Journeys of Appreciation

Project title

Journeys of Appreciation

Description of initiative

An innovative multi-partnership between various NHS Trust, Galleries and Museums in London, that would encompass monthly visits with bespoke and inclusive facilitated workshops provided by the partner museums and galleries over four years to older adults with mental health problems and dementia. The Journeys of Appreciation project is designed to engage in-patients and staff from older adult and dementia wards at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in museum and gallery visits, with follow-up creative and therapeutic workshops.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Mental health
Quality of spaces and built environments
Quality of services for specific groups

Keywords

facilitated workshops, dementia, innovative, partnership, museum

Target group

Older people

Cultural field

Heritage | Museums

Timeframe

2013 - 2015

Sources of funding

Maudsley Charity

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

-

Organizer(s)

Horniman Museum and Gardens
United Kingdom
NGO / Non-profit | Culture

Partner(s)

Dulwich Picture Gallery
United Kingdom
NGO / Non-profit | Culture
NHS
United Kingdom
Public / State | Health
Tate
United Kingdom
Public / State | Culture
The Cinema Museum
United Kingdom
NGO / Non-profit | Culture