Arts to be further integrated into medical training
Healthcare workers will receive arts-based training in an attempt to reduce human error in medical interventions and improve patie…
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Wellbeing analysis makes stronger case for the arts
A focus on wellbeing would lead funders to place a greater emphasis on participatory arts, says Parliamentary report.
Mental health problems rife among professional musicians
A new report coincides with a Channel 4 documentary, shining a spotlight on the challenges faced by musicians.
Compare and contrast
Having worked in children’s arts and health in a London hospital, Victoria Jones, now in Melbourne in Australia, compares th…
Health and social benefits spill over from the arts, says report
Arts organisations call for better evaluation tools as research reveals that the cultural sector is under-selling its role in prom…
Happiness or art?
The Cultural Value Project examines the value of the arts and culture rather than just its outcomes – and its negative effec…
Cultural commissioning potential is unfulfilled, says report
The arts sector and the public are both missing out due to a communication gap between cultural organisations and local government…
Arts engagement equivalent to £1k pay rise
New evidence of the social benefits of engagement in culture boosts the economic case for the arts.
Healthy evidence
A breakthrough in the way that arts in health programmes are developed and researched is set to transport arts activity into the h…
Prescribing the arts
The findings of a visual arts project for people with mental health problems make the case for further investment in the arts, hea…
The music, dance and wellbeing mix
Many participants in the Old Vic’s community projects now lead healthier and more active lifestyles, according to Alexander…
The patient as artist
Andy Wild gives an artist's perspective on how his work has had a positive impact on his life since he was diagnosed with canc…
Dancing to escape
Dance workshops, courses and events in Somerset have allowed over 400 people with mental health issues to ‘escape their trou…
A shift to sharing values
A shared set of values to assess quality and outcomes needs to replace providing evidence of clinical effectiveness for arts inter…
ACE impact report in the firing line
A withering letter signed by senior academics raises serious concerns about the recent ACE review of the impact of the arts and th…
Arts and health: commissioning bodies need to be on-side
Demonstrating the effectiveness of arts interventions in dementia treatment will be key to unlocking funding, says new report.
Gaining credibility
Yvonne Farquharson believes that academic research and evaluation are essential to demonstrate the clinical impact and cost-effect…
Lottery Wars take a new turn
A new threat to arts funding is emerging as the Health Lottery partners with the betting industry in its battle to take a bigger s…
Festivals for the future
Gillian Taylor looks at how festivals can involve communities in making site-responsive works that create a sense of pride in lost…
Job Ladder
Trystan Hawkins reveals his career path from Charity Officer and Administrator to Art Director.
Choral communities
Group singing brings many benefits to people living in areas of disadvantage, according to a new report by Evan Dawson and Ka…
Arts referral programme brings benefits for mental health and well-being
Significant positive benefits in terms of mental health and well-being have been reported by individuals experiencing anxiety and…
New research reveals links between culture, health and happiness
A survey in Scotland has found that people who engage in culture are more likely to report good health and life satisfaction than…
Lords debate arts and wellbeing
Concerns that funding for arts and health research could be scaled down were among issues raised in a House of Lords debate on the…
