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Arts with individuals

We use art as a vehicle to engage, communicate with and develop disabled people and people with mental health difficulties. All of our work is outcome-based, with a focus on improving quality of life.

We forge and nurture rich relationships with individuals to bring out the very best in them and enable them to develop their skills. We also use art as a tool to help people make decisions in their lives.

How we can work with you:

  • We use artistic methods such as clay modelling or music as a sensory stimulating intervention to create a person-centred plan with individuals going through significant life changes.

  • We equip you and your team with the knowledge and skills to appreciate and nurture creativity within the people you support.

  • We use digital media as a tool in market shaping. This allows people to choose providers who are best suited to support them. For an example of this, read about Sky’s the Limit on our Best Practice page.

  • We work alongside Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS trusts and local authorities in innovative and creative ways to support ordinary people to make choices about the care and support they receive.

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Changing Our Lives is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 4404093 and registered as a Charity number 1093883