Woolly Wellness

Address
6 The Square
Holdenby
West Northamptonshire
NN6 8DJ
United Kingdom
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Description
Woolly Wellness runs animal-assisted sessions with gentle, friendly sheep. A trained Animal Assisted Therapy practitioner leads every session. These sessions help people feel calm, build confidence, talk to others, and learn simple life skills.
Woolly Wellness visits schools, SEND settings, care homes, community groups, and individuals. Each visit is planned for the person or group. The sheep are quiet and easy to be around. This makes the space calm and safe. It helps people feel less worried and more focused. Activities can include brushing the sheep, feeding them, walking with them, watching them, or making easy crafts with wool.
How It Helps
In Schools and SEND Settings: Pupils can feel better about themselves, learn to work with others, and manage feelings. The activities help with talking, problem-solving, and taking responsibility.
In Care Homes: Residents enjoy calm time with the sheep. People, including those with dementia, like simple tasks and gentle touch. These sessions often bring back memories and start conversations.
One-to-One Support: Personal sessions help people feel more confident and learn routines. Activities are easy and planned so everyone can succeed.
Woolly Wellness follows strong safety rules and cares for the sheep. Every session is checked for risks, insured, and run by trained staff to make sure it is safe and helpful.
- Cost
- Contact provider for cost details
- Locality
- Northampton Area
- West Northamptonshire
- Northamptonshire
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 5 years to 99 years
- Referral route
- No Referral Needed
- For people with
- Suitable for Everyone
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Eligibility criteria
- Open to Everyone
- Provider category
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
- Universal Services - Suitable for Everyone
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Last updated 13 January 2026