The value of case study evidence Project case studies are often overlooked in academic research or programme evaluations, despite the fact that they contain valuable insights from the people who designed or delivered an activity. They are a quick and…
“So much optimism for change and willingness to work together. Thank you!” “[The event] exceeded expectations – it was really broke down hierarchies, facilitated conversations between all on an equal basis and was engaging.” Thrive LDN held…
Reflecting upon the partnership working that has taken place during the last eight years to support Londoners’ mental health and wellbeing. 01. Executive Summary “Throughout history, movements that promote change have been driven by passionate leaders.” Erica Sánchez and Madeline…
Inspiring Older Women to Tell Their Stories For too long older* women** have largely been ignored in mainstream culture, where the cult of youth is paramount and women beyond a certain age are seen as unimportant or ‘past it’. But…
SUMMARY How may the value and impact of engaging with culture evolve across someone’s lifetime? Are our cultural tastes set in childhood? Or is there scope for our behaviours to change? If so, what can affect these shifts? These questions…
There is a wealth of evidence linking arts and culture to wellbeing, but less is known about ‘how’ and ‘why’ creative activities support wellbeing. Understanding this relationship allows policy makers and creative practitioners to identify which creative pathways work for…
The role of arts in healthcare settings has become part of the recognised creative landscape, but this is far from how things were when Lucinda Jarrett started out. Back in 1997, when we were called LifeStories, the model for artists’ engagement in…
Creative engagement offers many possibilities to support people living with health, psychological, or social challenges. For the artists who facilitate these arts, health and wellbeing (AHW) programmes, the work can be inspiring and rewarding. But it can also be emotionally…
Our colleagues at the National Centre for Creative Health have launched both the Creative Health Review, and a brand-new Creative Health Toolkit. Together with the Creative Health Quality Framework this gives us a great grounding for 2024. The Creative Health Review - a collaboration between the…
A new report from the Centre for Mental Health, outlining how the voluntary sector can help meet the needs of racialised communities. Research shows that racism can cause psychological trauma, anxiety and depression. But it also stops people from getting help when…
