WELL READ

Prime Cut have been partnering with Northern Health Care Trust to deliver a new reading project called Well Read. This project was originally developed by the Playground Theatre Company in London and who delivered a ground breaking programme, taking place on the wards, for service users with mental health diagnosis. Prime Cut have been working with professional facilitators in a variety of mental health environments to deliver the Well-Read project and the engagement has been fantastic.

Here are a few of the feedback from the service users and clients and managers of teams within the board.

FEEDBACK

The sessions provide our patients with a really positive alternative to our normal group sessions, and they really appreciate it. The feedback has been really positive. Geoffrey (Social Worker)

I had my first group last Thursday. I had only arrived on the ward on the Tuesday so was still quite nervous. At first I didn’t really want to take part but was made to feel very relaxed and decided to take part. After reading a few lines I really came out of my comfort zone and I really enjoyed it.

There were some very funny lines in the play and the atmosphere in the whole group was great, it just made everyone feel at ease with each other. Can’t wait to do it again!! Such a great activity for people in Therapy to be able to gain more confidence in themselves. HELENA

I think this is a great project. Personally I have enjoyed going to the theatre in the past so it is interesting. It also helps lift my confidence and makes me focus. The staff involved are great and help so much. Stephen

I enjoyed taking part. Reading gives you something to focus on. Chloe