Connecting People, Connecting Support: A Co-Designed Website to Help People Embed Health-Promoting Activities into Their Daily Routine
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17 November, 2026 12:00 – 1:10 pmCommunication and Connection
Dr. Claire Craig is Professor of Inclusive Design and Co-Chair of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art. She has worked as an occupational therapist for 27 years, her research and practice focus on the role of design in promoting quality of life and wellbeing. She is particularly interested in the role of the arts and creative practice in offering individuals living with dementia and their families an outlet for self-expression and a valued meaningful activity. Claire has written a number of books in this context including Meaningful Making: Journeying through Dementia, Exploring the Self through Photography and Creativity and Communication.
Claire Craig
Professor of Inclusive Design, Co-Chair of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design
Royal College of Art

Summary
All people living with dementia can benefit from rehabilitation, which is essential in supporting individuals to achieve and maintain optimal levels of functioning and independence for as long as possible (WHO, 2023). Effective rehabilitation is described as a continuum of support that enables people living with dementia to pursue their rehabilitation goals throughout their journey (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2025). This poster presents the development and use of a co-designed website that supports the call for accessible rehabilitation for people living with dementia.


