14/11/2019
Dear all at Emma Cameron Memorial Trust,
Thank you for your financial support which has
allowed us to continue our work with residents and patients in care homes and
in wards in Glasgow. Continuity is very important as it allows us to build
relationships with staff and participants and this helps us to deliver music
sessions that have a greater impact.
Two of the care homes whose residents come to the
Big Bang Bash, which brings everyone together for singing, dancing and a cup of
tea, are now meeting up to do some joint activities. We have also noticed that
participants from different places who come together for the BBB are now
recognizing each other which is lovely. This event is quite firmly on the
social calendar with everyone looking forward to it.
Two of our staff have been taking part in Arts in
Care dementia training to ensure we are as informed as we can be about up to
date research and ways of working. We have also been working with volunteers
who are studying music at university.
Every day we see the difference music makes in
helping Common Wheel to achieve the aims of: Improving wellbeing, reducing
isolation, increasing skills and challenging stigma.
I have collected some quotes from staff and
participants and a few photos to give you a flavour of what we do. (see
separate report)
Thank you for your help, it is very much
appreciated.
Kind Regards
Alison
