Dual English/Welsh House of Memories app adds LGBTQ+ package

ByJDCteam

National Museums Liverpool has added to its House of Memories dual English/Welsh app with a new offering for the LGBTQ+ community. 

The new app package evokes memories of LGBTQ+ history and is available in both English and Welsh. The House of Memories team have worked with numerous museums to bring this package to life. It aims to spark conversations between people living with dementia and their loved ones, with a particular focus on supporting the LGBTQ+ community in this latest package to be added to the already multi-faceted House of Memories offering. 

Find out more about the House of Memories app here: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/house-of-memories/my-house-of-memories-app

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