North West Brick Community CIC specialises in providing engaging LEGO®-based activities to promote health and wellbeing across the North West UK.

We host LEGO® workshops adults & families at multiple public venues each month, where LEGO® sets are used as a personal and self-directed therapy tool to enhance social interaction, reduce stress, foster creativity, and cultivate a sense of achievement.

Additionally, we deliver LEGO®- centred workshops for community groups, organizations, care homes, and healthcare professionals.

Our LEGO® activities are especially beneficial for the elderly & dementia patients, offering numerous advantages such as:

• Memory and Focus: Following instructions or creating designs with LEGO® can enhance memory and concentration through repeated practice.

• Problem-Solving: LEGO® building encourages individuals to develop problem-solving skills while figuring out how to assemble pieces and construct structures.

• Cognitive Stimulation: Identifying colours and shapes during LEGO® play boosts cognitive abilities.

• Motor Skills: Fine motor skills are exercised and improved through the precise movements required in LEGO® building.

• Social Interaction: Collaborative LEGO® activities promote meaningful social engagement and connections.

• Stress Reduction: The calming and enjoyable nature of building with LEGO® bricks helps to relieve stress and anxiety.

• Sense of Accomplishment: Completing a LEGO® creation instils pride and enhances self-esteem.

• Creative Expression: LEGO® provides a canvas for limitless creativity, allowing individuals to bring their imaginations to life.

• Resilience: Navigating challenges during the building process fosters perseverance and adaptability.

• Reminiscence: For individuals with dementia, LEGO® may evoke positive memories from childhood, offering moments of nostalgia.

Additional benefits include:

• Sensory Stimulation: The tactile experience of handling LEGO® pieces engages the senses.

• Mindful Engagement: LEGO® building supports mindfulness by encouraging focused and present-moment engagement.