Arts and Health News

East Midlands Arts and Health Network

For updates from the East Midlands Arts & Health Network, contact the Big Difference Company:

Anna Peavitt
Project Manager
Big Difference Company
LCB Depot
31 Rutland Street
Leicester
LE1 1RE
T: +44 (0) 116 261 6812

anna@bigdifferencecompany.co.uk
www.bigdifferencecompany.co.uk

Arts and Health Network

The first meeting of the Derbyshire Arts and Health Network was held in January 2010.

The event focussed on the benefits and possibilities around the arts and mental health. 

Click here to download notes from the event (opens new word document)

New National Strategy Group for Art in Mental Health

A National Strategy group has been formed to take forward the arts and mental health, with a range of representatives from  across  the country,

The objectives of the group are:-

* To influence and develop national policy on art and mental health.
* To identify and share positive practice in art and mental health.
* To increase opportunities to showcase the creative talents of people who experience mental health problems.
* To develop an international network for anyone who shares our objectives.
* To provide a strong voice for people with an interest in art and mental health.
* To convince policy makers of the important role the arts have to play in aiding recovery in mental health.

Organisations already involved include:  Arts and Minds Network Cambs., Breakthrough, British Association of Art Therapists,  5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust,  Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust,  Forge Arts,  HOOT, The Institute of Psychiatry, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust,  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust,  London Arts in Health Forum, The Mental Health Foundation, O.T.’s in Mental Health,  Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Pathways,  Personality Plus,   Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust,  South London and Maudsley NHS  Foundation Trust, Start in Salford,  the University  of  Canterbury,  the University of Manchester,  Waddington Street, Wolverhampton  City PCT. 

The group are keen to hear from those with an interest in mental health, well being and art.   This group will get things done, and really does believe in collaborative working.

For further information please either email breakthrough@mentalhealth.freeserve.co.uk or visit the website at www.breakthroughmhart.com


The Wellcome Trust

The Wellcome Trust is inviting organisations and individuals to apply for funding through its Arts Awards. The Arts Awards support projects that engage the public with biomedical science through the arts including dance, drama, performance arts, visual arts, music, film, craft, photography, creative writing or digital media. Applications are invited for projects up to £30,000. 

See funding news pages for details

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

As part of their Ageing & Social Cohesion programme, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation over the next 12 months is looking to award 20 projects up to £30,000 each to develop intergenerational pilot projects seeking to Address a 21st Century Challenge.

See funding news pages for details