Introduction to Activities in Care Homes

Attendees need to access the course using a laptop or a computer - NOT BY MOBILE PHONE

We are happy to invoice for 5 places or more. Book 10 places or more and get 1 free!!

Please email our finance team for more information: finance@napa-activities.co.uk

Course Facilitators:

Terri Eakins – NAPA Advanced Practitioner and special guests

Description:
Everyone in a care home setting has a role to play in creating moments of joy and connection. This introductory course provides participants with a foundation in the principles and practice of meaningful activity provision. Together we will explore the importance of engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion for people living in care and introduce the core values of person-centred activity provision. The session will share practical ideas and strategies for planning, delivering, and evaluating activities that bring comfort and purpose to daily life.

Aim:
To introduce care staff and activity providers to the importance and practice of meaningful activity provision in care homes and to build confidence in creating inclusive, engaging experiences that promote wellbeing and connection.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose and value of meaningful activity in supporting wellbeing and quality of life for people living in care homes.

2. Explain the principles of person-centred activity provision and how to apply them in everyday practice.

3. Identify a range of inclusive activities suitable for different interests, preferences, and care settings.

4. Plan and deliver simple, engaging activities that promote participation, enjoyment, and social connection.

Delivery Methods:

- Delivered live by an expert in activity provision

- Includes video demonstrations, breakout sessions, practical tasks, downloadable handouts, and live Q&A

- Fun, engaging, and packed with ready-to-use ideas

Who Should Attend:

- Care Home Activity Providers

- Care Workers

- Volunteers

- Anyone interested in improving the quality of life for care home residents

Registration Fee: £24.99 - Includes certificate of completion and post-course resource pack.

Please note:The training environment will need to be quiet and undisturbed.Staff will need to give the course their full attention and should not be on duty.

NAPA Training sessions are not recorded

Each person attending this event needs to have purchased a ticket.

Attendees need to access the course using a laptop or a computer - NOT BY MOBILE PHONE

As an attendee of the training day you MUST have your camera on during all of the sessions, this is to verify your participation/attendance.

Certificates of attendance will only be issued to attendees who attend for the whole of the session.This course will be delivered via ZOOM and will include, presentations, discussion and reflection, case studies, videos and demonstrations. Please make sure that you are familiar with using ZOOM.

Please make sure that the name and email address you register is the name and email address of the person attending. Only people registered will be admitted on to the training.

Any questions please email: qualifications@napa-activities.co.uk

Ticket sales end at 4pm on 12th January 2026 or when the event is full

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