A University Project for Dementia in the UK
A University Project for Dementia in the UK
A University Project for Dementia in the UK
The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens is in the heart of the city of Wells in Somerset, adjacent to Wells Cathedral and open for all to enjoy. Bishop’s Palace sits within 14 acres of RHS partner gardens, including the beautiful well pools from which the city takes its name.
The project with ENLIVEN aimed to design and run a series of nature connection courses through summer and autumn to facilitate new ways for people living with dementia and their carers to connect with nature through the gardens at Bishop Palace, with the purpose of:
These sessions were based on the National Academy approach which aimed to promote health through nature by focusing on the five pathways of ‘Contact, Beauty, Emotion, Compassion & Meaning’, and were delivered through a partnership approach with Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Through these events, participants gained a greater understanding of the role and place of Bishop’s Palace in the local community, and felt more relaxed and keen to return to the site.
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