NAPA launch Arts in Care Homes Involvement Pack 

ByJDCteam

The National Activity Provides Association (NAPA) has launched the Involvement Pack for the 2024 Arts in Care Homes (AICH) programme. 

Taking place on 24 September, Arts in Care Homes is themed this year around ‘Home’ and what home really means to a person living in a care home. The programme will be led by new Programme Director of AICH, Seiwa Cunningham. 

You can find out more about Arts in Care Homes and download the Involvement Pack and accompanying resources for free here: https://napa-activities.co.uk/services/projects/art-in-care-homes 

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