We provide care homes and community groups with a programme of fun activities and specialised workshops, each one carefully planned and tailored to suit the group's abilities and needs. We work daily with an array of care homes, hostels, clinics, rehabilitation centres and community groups across London. Our therapists and facilitators have extensive experience in working with various age groups and conditions such as:
At Moving Waves we strongly and passionately believe that the practice of any art form is a powerful and therapeutic tool to every person's development. Creative activities and therapeutic workshops can help participants overcome anxieties, explore different expression avenues and develop trust and self-confidence. available weekly, fortnightly, monthly or on an ad-hoc basis.
A creative combination of music-based games and exercises aiming to develop musicality, rhythm, song writing and music production skills!
A creative session full of drama games, acting exercises, miming and improvisations aiming to develop imagination and communication skills.
From clay modelling, drawing, to canvas and painting – this session will produce beautiful designs for participants to proudly decorate the space!
If you have a special occasion coming up and would like to offer some entertainment, look no further! From care home singing gigs to stand-up comedy and storytelling performances, we've got you covered! We often put on seasonal shows or prepare customised entertainment packages for our clients. Due to the preparation involved, our entertainment packages are priced differently to our standard sessions and they have limited availability.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements and get a customised quote.
Do you need support with your activities programme on a daily basis? We're here to help! Let us create a schedule of engaging and stimulating activities that work around your requirements, led and delivered by one of our specialist activity coordinators. Our Gold Package gives you the opportunity to offer your service users daily, tailored performing art activities that creatively combine art, dance, music, yoga and drama. Available to book part-time or full time (6 hours per day)
‘’From my part I can definitely say it was a delight to have you with us again. Your staff are amazing professionals, genuinely kind and sweet people. The service users love it and thoroughly enjoy every bit. So, thank YOU.’’
Activities Coordinator, Eating Disorders Clinic
"We are so grateful to you for being so accommodating to our residents' needs. Our clients will be very happy that you will continue to facilitate the sessions next year. Again, my many thanks for the incredible service that you provide."
Dementia Nursing Centre
''I can't stop singing. I used to be a dancer and I really appreciate you bringing that joy back to me today. I'm very happy.''
Care Home Resident
‘’The facilitator was fantastic. She took everyone on a journey. I’ve never seen them smile so much!’’
Manager, Mental Health Care Home
‘’May I take this opportunity to thank you for everything. Excellent engagement and participation. The service users look forward to your sessions every week’’
Manager, Learning Disabilities Care Home
"A massive thank you for organising our Dance sessions!! Everyone said how much they enjoyed it. Music too was amazing!!!!! One resident did not wish to leave or for it to end!!!!! We are enroute for the next Dance session and of course looking forward to Drama next week!"
Activities Coordinator, Dementia Nursing Centre
From a busy brain to increased joy. Mary lists how the arts can benefit older people to prove anyone can be an artist!
Yoga in care homes is so beneficial to the participants! From social ineraction to phsyical and emotional wellbeing. Find out what Moving Waves has to offer.