From our friends at QueerCircle a new programme of monthly events and online support forums explore the specific challenges, dimensions and experience of being a queer carer. Who is described as a ‘carer’ and how does being LGBTQ+ influence perceptions…
London Arts and Health, in collaboration with Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt, is conducting research into the scale, character and maturity of creative health in London. This project is intended to address a research gap and assist future policy-making by the Culture and…
Background The development of the new Integrated Care Systems (ICS) requires the NHS to work more closely with the VCSE, (NHS England » Working in partnership with people and communities: Statutory guidance). It is also important for the NHS to…
A new report published yesterday explores how Orchestras are working within Healthcare, and includes case studies and insights drawn from a sector survey. With comprehensive data drawn from all four UK nations and a selection of seminal case studies, the…
Anchor Organisations Survey - VSCE sector colleagues As part of Social Finance’s work to create a Personalised Care Fund, Macmillan as the investor are really keen to get the thoughts of the VCSE sector on what they need from a…
Do you have a unique or diverse perspective on creative health? We are looking for 500-1000 words that explore any of these topics: Health Systems: this could include working within the newly formed ICS structures, primary care and creative health,…
It has been a very busy year for the sector across London and beyond, with lots of exciting milestones and developments both in the policy and practice arenas. It’s wonderful to see some of the sector development projects finally coming…
In the summer of 2023, Quiet Voice AKA Stephen Rudder led a project called 'Undisciplined Thought' that explored Black Men's mental health, which was in collaboration with the Science Gallery London, King’s Culture and the Medical Humanities team in the…
In conjunction with our sister organisation the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance (CHWA) we wanted to issue the following statement regarding the ongoing events in Israel and Gaza. As an organisation focused on health, wellbeing and equity we urge the…
Emotions add depth to our experiences, but sometimes they can be overwhelming or challenging. In this beautifully illustrated guided journal, Almudena Rocca presents an amazing technique - intuitive drawing - which will help readers to understand and work through their…
