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02/10/2026

🎉 Our exhibitor line-up is growing!

We are delighted to share some of the fantastic organisations already confirmed for the National Activity Conference 2027.

Take a look at the video to see who will be joining us so far, with more exhibitors still to be announced.

The exhibition will be a great opportunity to discover new ideas, explore products and services and connect with organisations supporting activity, engagement and wellbeing across care settings.

📅 Friday 22 January 2027
📍 Hunton Park Hotel, Hertfordshire
🎓 CPD Certified, 7 credits
🎟 Tickets £119

More announcements coming soon.

Book your place today - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nationalactivityprovidersassociationnapa/2159028
Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme
Symphony Sound
Symphony Hearing
Dementia Adventure
Famileo
Social-Ability
OM Interactive
Freddie's Flowers
Drum4Health
Dementia Community
LIFT Music
Musical Moments
Percussion Play
Rise
Step Change Design Ltd.
Recreo VR
Vision Rise Fitness
Fitnniss - Wellbeing in Care
TTS Resources
Namaste Care International

Sweet Silent Disco
Hertfordshire Health Walks

🎓 7 CPD CREDITS. ONE INSPIRING DAY.The National Activity Conference 2027 is officially CPD Certified.By attending the co...
02/10/2026

🎓 7 CPD CREDITS. ONE INSPIRING DAY.

The National Activity Conference 2027 is officially CPD Certified.

By attending the conference on Friday 22 January 2027, delegates can gain 7 CPD credits while enjoying a full day of learning, practical ideas, expert speakers and opportunities to connect with others working across activity provision and care.

It is a chance to invest in your professional development, take new ideas back to your setting and have your learning formally recognised.

📅 Friday 22 January 2027
📍 Hunton Park Hotel, Hertfordshire
🎓 CPD Certified, 7 credits
🎟 Tickets £119

Book your place and make your conference day count towards your continuing professional development. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nationalactivityprovidersassociationnapa/2159028

We are delighted to announce the winner of our Arts in Care Homes Competition 2026 - the Royal Hospital Chelsea Pottery ...
02/10/2026

We are delighted to announce the winner of our Arts in Care Homes Competition 2026 - the Royal Hospital Chelsea Pottery Group with their wonderful creation, A Mudlarking Journey!

Created over six weeks, this metre-long mosaic took the group on a journey through London’s history, inspired by objects discovered along the Thames shore by mudlarker Janet Bounds.

Janet’s knowledge and passion brought the many layers of the city’s past to life, inspiring poems, paintings, pottery and, ultimately, this collaborative London-themed mosaic.

Combining handmade tiles with found objects, A Mudlarking Journey celebrates reimagining, repurposing and revitalising the treasures revealed by the Thames.

We were particularly inspired by the way the group embraced this year’s theme, Stories That Connect Us, exploring our connection to the past and the things we leave behind, while showing the wonderful things that can happen when people create together.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved at the Royal Hospital Chelsea Pottery Group, and thank you for sharing your creativity and your story with us.


The Chelsea Pensioners

NAPA Certificate in Namaste Practice – Book nowDevelop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to bring the princ...
02/10/2026

NAPA Certificate in Namaste Practice – Book now

Develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to bring the principles of Namaste Care into everyday care and support.

The NAPA Certificate in Namaste Practice is delivered online and includes both courses:
NAPA Namaste Care Awareness Workshop
20 October 2026
9am to 12pm

NAPA Namaste Care Foundation Course
29 October 2026
9am to 3pm

Across the two sessions, you will explore how comfort, connection, compassionate presence and meaningful sensory engagement can support people living with advanced dementia and other complex conditions.

You will also develop practical approaches that can be adapted to the individual, drawing on life story, personal preferences and what matters to the person.

£109.99 includes both online courses, certificate of completion and post course handout.

Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the NAPA Certificate in Namaste Practice.

NAPA Namaste Care Training is endorsed by Namaste Care International and delivered by a NAPA Namaste Care Trainer.

Both sessions are delivered live online via Zoom.

Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/napa-national-activity-providers-association-17592537722?msockid=19adb318d2d964c413b0a0aed33965f2

More Than a Pet: Keeping Important Relationships Together in Care What happens when moving into care could mean leaving ...
01/10/2026

More Than a Pet: Keeping Important Relationships Together in Care

What happens when moving into care could mean leaving behind one of the most important relationships in a person’s life?

For one gentleman at Allan Court Nursing Home BOND Care, his dog wasn’t simply a pet.

He was family. ❤️

When he moved into the care home, the team could have said it wasn’t possible.

Instead, they asked:

“What would it take to make this work?”

The team looked at the practicalities, considered the risks, put a care plan in place and found a way for the gentleman and his dog to stay together.

The result?

A familiar companion remained by his side, a meaningful relationship was preserved and he was able to retain a role and responsibility that mattered to him.

This is a powerful example of what can happen when we look beyond routines and ask what really matters to the individual.

🐾 What relationships, routines or responsibilities might we be able to support rather than leave behind?

Read our latest NAPA blog to discover the full story and what other care services can learn from Allan Court.

👉 More Than a Pet: Keeping Important Relationships Together in Care

Read the latest NAPA blog: https://napa-activities.org.uk/more-than-a-pet-keeping-important-relationships-together-in-care/

01/10/2026

The National Activity Conference 2027 is shaping up to be a day packed with learning, creativity, fun and inspiration — and we can’t wait to bring everyone together!

This isn’t a conference where you simply sit and listen.

It’s a chance to:
💡 Discover new ideas you can take straight back to your setting
🎤 Hear from inspiring speakers with fresh perspectives and practical experience
👐 Get involved in interactive workshops designed to spark creativity and new thinking
🌱 Explore new approaches to supporting meaningful engagement and wellbeing
🤝 Meet and connect with colleagues from across the activity and care sector
👀 Discover something new among our 20+ exhibitors
📌 Be inspired by creative practice through our poster presentations
📚 Take home practical resources and ideas to keep the inspiration going long after the conference
🎶 Enjoy live entertainment and a festival-style lunch
🎁 Join in with our conference raffle
📖 Be among the first to discover our brand new NAPA publication

And there will be plenty of opportunities to stop, chat, share experiences and have a bit of fun along the way.

Because great conferences aren't just about what you hear from the stage.

They’re about the ideas you discover, the people you meet, the conversations you have and the inspiration you take home with you.

🌟 One day. So many ideas. So many possibilities.
📅 22 January 2027
📍 Hunton Park Hotel

If you work in activity provision, this is a day you won’t want to miss.

Book your tickets today! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nationalactivityprovidersassociationnapa/2159028

Come ready to learn. Come ready to be inspired. Come ready to have some fun. 💚
Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme
Symphony Sound Symphony Hearing Dementia Adventure Famileo Social-Ability
OM Interactive Freddie's Flowers
Runwood Homes Senior Living Drum4Health Dementia Community
LIFT Music Musical Moments Percussion Play Rise.Life Step Change Design Ltd. TTS Resources Vision Rise Fitness Fitnniss - Wellbeing in Care Sweet Silent Disco Recreo VR Namaste Care International

🌟 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS 🌟Today we celebrate older people, their experiences, their contributions and the li...
01/10/2026

🌟 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS 🌟

Today we celebrate older people, their experiences, their contributions and the lives they continue to lead.

But it’s also a day to ask an important question:

As people live longer, how do we make sure those extra years are filled with meaning, connection and purpose?

Living longer isn’t enough.

People should have opportunities to:

❤️ Maintain meaningful relationships
🌱 Discover new interests
🎨 Express themselves creatively
🤝 Stay connected to their communities
💬 Make choices about their lives
🌟 Continue to contribute and feel valued
😊 Experience joy, fun and wellbeing

These things don't stop being important when someone moves into a care setting or begins to receive support.

In fact, creating opportunities for meaningful engagement can play an important role in helping people continue to live lives that feel like their own.

For International Day of Older Persons, we’re sharing our latest blog from NAPA CEO Hilary Woodhead:

📖 The Age of Longevity: Living Longer Must Mean Living Well

A thought-provoking look at what longevity means for the future of care and why living well should be at the heart of how we support older people.

👉 Read the full blog:
https://napa-activities.org.uk/the-age-of-longevity-living-longer-must-mean-living-well/

Because every extra year should be an opportunity to live, connect, contribute and enjoy life. 💚

How can we make sure activities remain meaningful as dementia progresses?This NAPA course explores the importance of ada...
01/10/2026

How can we make sure activities remain meaningful as dementia progresses?

This NAPA course explores the importance of adapting activity provision to meet changing needs and abilities.

A valuable opportunity to develop your understanding and gain ideas to support meaningful engagement for people living with dementia.

📅 28 October 2026

🎟️ Book your place through the NAPA Eventbrite page:

Book this course with NAPA: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/napa-national-activity-providers-association-17592537722?msockid=19adb318d2d964c413b0a0aed33965f2

Meaningful activity should be accessible to everyone.This NAPA course focuses on inclusive approaches to activity and en...
01/10/2026

Meaningful activity should be accessible to everyone.

This NAPA course focuses on inclusive approaches to activity and engagement for people with learning disabilities.

Explore ideas and approaches that can help you create meaningful opportunities for participation while recognising individual interests abilities and preferences.

📅 21 October 2026

🎟️ Book your place through the NAPA Eventbrite page:

Book this course with NAPA: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/napa-national-activity-providers-association-17592537722?msockid=19adb318d2d964c413b0a0aed33965f2

What a great couple of days at the International Congress in Glasgow! Day two got off to a brilliant start with a fanta...
30/09/2026

What a great couple of days at the International Congress in Glasgow!

Day two got off to a brilliant start with a fantastic morning of sessions. It was great to hear from Judith and Emma from Apples and Honey Nightingale, sharing their experience and insights.

Also really valuable to hear from the Care Inspectorate’s Sarah Kerr about the importance of making meaningful connections in care homes – so much to take away and reflect on.

And it was so good to catch up with Alison Clyde. Alison and her team have done an incredible job – a huge amount of work goes into bringing an event like this together, and it really showed.

A brilliant couple of days full of learning, ideas, connections and great conversations. Huge well done to everyone involved! 👏

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