Our work with homes

Independent Arts is committed to providing enjoyable and quality therapeutic arts activities to people in care homes, nursing homes, support centres and specialist residential homes on the Isle of Wight. Our vision is to support and work with staff in providing services to the homes' clients. We are happy to work with homes and centres on an ad hoc basis or on a more regular programme.

What homes say about Independent Arts

"Our residents have always loved the sessions and it gives them something to look forward to and helps us to maintain the high quality of life we wish for our residents. Many thanks for your continued contribution to the ethos of the home."
Manager of Firbank Care Home, 2010

"I feel the practitioners that visit our home are very professional and very understanding towards the needs of our service users. There is evidence that clearly suggests service users' mood and behaviour greatly improves after practitioners have visited."
Manager of Fairview Care Home, 2010

"After visits, our service users are more content and restful; the interaction is good and stimulating for them as individuals and a group. They open up and we as carers can gain more knowledge about the service user's past. I as manager of Fairhaven would recommend Independent Arts to others."
Manager of Fairhaven Care Home, 2010

"When our residents hear the well-known tunes they can't help but sing along. The old tunes remind them of their past and it's not long before they are all tapping their feet and joining in. The sessions leave everyone with a very positive feel-good factor."
Administrator of Old Charlton House, 2010

Independent Arts is always striving to improve its service and support to the homes and centres we work with.