Two Rhythms delivers specialist therapeutic arts programmes for individuals with a wide range of physical and mental health needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities, complex physical disabilities, learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Condition and other sensory challenges. Our work spans the full life course, supporting participants from early childhood through to adulthood, ensuring consistent opportunities for creative engagement, development, and social connection. We deliver our sessions from two fully accessible, purpose-designed sites in Cardiff, creating safe, supportive environments tailored to individual needs. Alongside this, we extend our impact nationally by licensing our unique, evidence-informed programme to organisations across the UK, enabling wider access to high-quality therapeutic arts provision. At the heart of our work is a commitment to increasing access to meaningful artistic expressions for people who are often excluded due to disability, health inequalities, or social isolation. We recognise the arts as a powerful means of expression and communication, particularly for individuals who are non-verbal or have limited ability to connect with others. Through a carefully structured and trauma-informed approach involving music, movement, and licensed touch therapy, we create the most inclusive sessions where every participant can engage authentically and encouraged to be themselves. The outcomes of our work are both immediate and long-term.
According to the recent study with Universtiy of South Wales, families and support staff report reductions in anxiety and behaviours that challenge, alongside improved relationships and increased social interaction. Physical benefits are also evident, including improvements in mobility, coordination, and sensory awareness.
We were incredibly grateful for the D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust to grant us for our work between October 2026 till October 2027 to widen accessible provision to offer a free taster and six follow-up sessions, if identified as beneficial for individual with LD, PMLDs and other sensory needs who may not able to access our services without this support. We believe our work closely aligns with the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust’s commitment to supporting access to the arts and improving quality of life through creative engagement, offering a person-centred, non-clinical intervention that delivers meaningful and lasting impact for people facing significant barriers to participation.
How do we recruit the people who take part and what criteria, if any, do you have to prioritise who we will work with?
We recruit participants through a combination of referral pathways and open access. Individuals may be referred via local authority social care teams, health professionals, specialist schools, and partner organisations supporting young people with complex needs. We also accept self-referrals from families and carers to ensure those not connected to formal services can still access our provision. We prioritise individuals who face the greatest barriers to participation, particularly those who are non-verbal, socially isolated, or have limited access to appropriate post-19 opportunities, etc. Where demand exceeds capacity, we apply a needs-led approach. Priority is given to those transitioning out of children’s services, individuals without suitable day provision, and families experiencing financial or social disadvantage. We also consider health complexity and risk of isolation. This approach ensures fair and transparent access, with a clear focus on those with the highest levels of need and least access to alternative support.
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