Claire Cordeaux is CEO of BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine), the medical charity providing free, expert health services to music creators and performance professionals. With a UK-wide network of clinical experts, BAPAM’s support for individuals and the sector includes clinical assessments for physical and mental health problems, psychotherapy for eligible music creators in partnership with Help Musicians’ Music Minds Matter scheme, mental health support to Equity members and dancers, and free online training on preventing problems and sustaining healthy creative practice.
Claire has a professional background in the NHS and before BAPAM, was global Director of an independent healthcare company. She is an active musician herself, and has supported a number of arts initiatives and festivals from youth music projects to running a boat stage to connect performers in coastal areas.