Environments to Flourish
Art & Possibilities. Curated by Theresa, one of our very talented artists at Stanley Park Road, April was the launch of our first Art & Possibilities Week, where colleagues and the people we support enjoyed a week of creativity. With a desire to showcase the talents of disabled artists whilst also focusing on the wellbeing benefits that come from tapping into our creative sides, Theresa worked with a project team of Consensus colleagues to create the Art & Possibilities project. Five jam-packed days of arts, crafts, creative writing, baking & cooking, performing arts, and most importantly… FUN! Taking inspiration from Theresa and her incredible artwork, we saw so many beautiful creations expressed throughout.
Fun at Consensus. Consensus is a place where people can flourish, embrace every moment of life, and celebrate every day in so many ways. We love seeing the moments of joy and connection in every interaction, and at the heart of that, is plenty of fun and laughter.
Consensus in Bloom. Every year, during the summer months, our services are invited to take part in Consensus in Bloom – a chance to get outdoors, show off those green fingers, and transform dull spaces into wonderful outdoor havens. Making best use of our sustainability initiatives, the people we support are encouraged to grow their own fruit & veg, upcycle furniture, or even create gardening displays that bring the outside, indoors. From planting vegetables to sowing wildflowers to creating indoor sensory spaces, there’s always a way for people to have fun and get involved – a summer full of smiles & sustainable steps.
Redan Street bringing everyone together for a day of fun, setting up different creative stations for people to try their hand at, with Matthew the art ambassador proudly handing out certificates to all the participants.
Kingston House considerately adapting their jewellery making day to ensure everyone was included, by using coloured penne pasta to make beautiful necklaces (making it easier to thread on string over small beads!)
See our 2023 winners, and enjoy the beauty of their outdoor spaces:
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Consensus Voices Forum. There’s nothing we love more than getting together with others, having fun, learning new things, and sharing our thoughts and ideas – and the Consensus Voices forum is a chance for the people we support to do just that.
The Right Language We enjoyed an open discussion how the right language can make a difference to people, how we can listen better and be mindful of the words we use.
Helping the Recruitment Team A visit from the Recruitment Team meant everyone got to design their perfect support worker. It turns out that if you’re good at cooking, enjoy puzzles, are chatty, arty or even like ballet – then we’ve got the job for you!
Welcoming 46 people to the 5th Annual Voices Forum, we explored lots of topics that will help us shape our services into being even more amazing places to live, with the people we support at the helm.
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