1. Our Living Wall Marvellous Nurse Inventing Room Sabine Schwaebisch
stories, community, inclusiveness & art
Sabine Schwaebisch
Marvellous Nurse Inventing Room

2. Our Innovation Project: Our Living Wall
An art wall that doesn’t have to be arty
Gigantic jigsaw canvas
40 removable tiles (PVC, primed and painted)
Digital collection
Inspiration: uplifting spontaneous wall art before refurbishment
Aims: inclusiveness, empowerment, fun/play, pride, community, self-expression, meaningful family time
How to offer legacy while continuously inviting new creations?

3. Findings
Creativity, taking control, mark making, pride, belonging, legacy, togetherness
Families feel welcomed and valued and part of Helen House community
Successes: reaching children by embracing the family, happiness co-existing with sadness – making a difference
My development: leadership, research, confidence boost as a learning disability nurse: celebrating holistic skills

4. Next steps…
To be truly implemented, carry on helping children to make their mark at Helen House
To share our idea and learning: posters at Hospice UK conference and 3rd International Paediatric Palliative Care Congress
To explore and develop transferability
Can the project become a product?