Brain Odysseys at Darent Valley Hospital
We are supporting the delivery of Brain Odysseys, a creative health programme by Rosetta Life, at Darent Valley Hospital.
What is Brain Odysseys?
Brain Odysseys is a creative health programme using movement, dance and storytelling to support people affected by neurological conditions such as:
- stroke
- Parkinson’s
- brain injury.
The programme aims to:
- support physical confidence, balance, and coordination
- improve wellbeing and social connection
- provide inclusive, supportive spaces within healthcare settings
- value people’s lived experience.
Working alongside us, sessions are delivered by trained practitioners and healthcare professionals joint working between:
- NHS colleagues at Darent Valley Hospital
- Rosetta Life
- Public Health partners.
About Rosetta Life
Rosetta Life is an organisation specialising in dance and health. They have extensive experience delivering programmes in hospitals and communities across the UK.
Their work shows how creative activity can complement clinical care by supporting wellbeing, recovery, and quality of life.
Creative Health in Kent
Creative Health recognises the role that culture and creativity can play in:
- preventing ill health
- supporting people with long‑term conditions
- improving mental wellbeing
- reducing health inequalities
Building sustainable approaches
We are committed to developing sustainable creative health activity across Kent. Programmes like Brain Odysseys help to:
- strengthen collaboration between sectors
- build capacity in the local creative workforce
- support prevention and population health priorities
- inform future service development.
This programme is part of Kent’s ongoing work for more creative health approaches within health and care settings. We will continue to work with partners to improve health and wellbeing for residents.
This programme will run until the summer 2026.
Upcoming events
Learn From Us: A new dance theatre work exploring the lessons and laughter of life after brain injury.