Workshops for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Somerset & Dorset

Both the sensory and embroidery workshops are all run at a table, so as long as your individual can walk or be wheeled there, they can join in! There are adaptations I make during the workshop, to respond to individual needs, so everyone can participate. I would determine which workshop is best for your adults with learning disabilities before, so they can get the most from it. Embroidery is for high functioning adults whereas the sensory workshop takes a simpler approach.

The embroidery workshop involves handsewing then sewing on the machine in turns, the sensory workshop is just machine sewing. I will be there to guide them, some love the challenge, other’s prefer to watch me do it for them.

This is very much a personal choice on the day, but either way a carer / activity lead must take responsibility for the individual if they wish to use the machine.

My sensory wellbeing workshops are designed to support day care centres in delivering meaningful, person-centred activities that align with CQC's Single Assessment Framework. While no external activity provider can guarantee a CQC outcome, my workshops can provide valuable evidence of good practice, individual engagement and person-centred care.

Effective: Individuals actively participate in creating their own personalised lavender keepsake, making choices throughout the workshop and taking part at a pace that suits their abilities. This promotes independence, emotional wellbeing, confidence and meaningful occupation.

Caring: Every workshop focuses on dignity, respect and inclusion. I adapt each activity to the individual, encouraging each person to participate in a way that feels comfortable and celebrating what they can do.

Responsive: Individuals are encouraged to choose their own fabrics, colours and designs, creating something personal to them. This supports person-centred care by recognising individual preferences, abilities and interests rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Well led: With the appropriate permissions in place, I take photographs throughout each workshop that carers and wellbeing leads can use alongside their own activity records, observations and resident feedback. These can help evidence resident participation, engagement, social interaction, achievement and meaningful activity during inspections.

Together, these elements help support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while providing valuable evidence that can contribute towards CQC inspections.

Material wise, nothing, I bring everything with me! I will arrive 30-45 minutes prior to our start time to set up.

I will need a few tables put together depending on the number of attendees. This could be 2-3 tables. I also need a small table to the side next to a plug.