Our network of dementia-friendly service providers and care homes have contributed their thoughts about creative engagement for their users
Some of the key results from our survey
Creative stimulation for service users
We asked what challenges are faced in getting residents and group participants engaged and stimulated. In order of descending priority we found the following to be the key challenges:
Lack of staff time 27%
Budget Constraints 27%
Staff skill shortage 18% “there is a difficulty in recruiting new volunteers who can support service users to engage in the activities.”
Lack of materials 9%
Lack of residents (participant) engagement 9% “some people require 1-2-1 support to engage in activities and we just don’t have the manpower.”
Organisation priorities for service users
We asked what the priorities are in each organisation for the provision of creative activities for residents and service users. In order of priority we found the following priorities:
Social Interaction 24%
Wellbeing 18%
Mental Stimulation 18%
Self confidence 12%
Physical activity 12%
Staff confidence
We asked how confident the organisation staff feel in leading creative activities. On a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high).
60% of respondents felt their confidence level was 3/5 and 40% were 5/5
Workshop in a Box as a subscription service
When asked if their organisation would be interested in taking up a subscription service for creative workshop activities such as the Workshop in a Box, 20% of our respondents responded Yes, 20% No and 60% would actively consider a subscription.
