St Monica Trust

Rachel Baker – (Head of Marketing and Communications – St Monica Trust)

We wanted to produce a short film that captured the atmosphere and feel of our services for people with dementia.  We needed a company that would be sensitive to the many issues that arise from filming within this kind of real-life environment: working with people who might be forgetful, or were unable to provide consent; families and staff who were anxious about maintaining calm and relaxed surroundings; and a demanding brief that would present the many positive aspects of the support and care on offer.  Back to the Planet understood all of these dimensions and showed patience and empathy throughout the process.  They accommodated what was often a fluid situation and were able to respond to every individual in an appropriate and thoughtful way.  The final production has proved to be very effective in conveying the messages we identified and we hope to be able to work with the people who are Back to the Planet again in the future.