Government mental health strategy ‘needs to include arts’
Calls for mental health benefits of arts and creativity to be recognised by government and form part of forthcoming 10-year plan.
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Arts programmes should offer a range of creative activities
A study on the impacts of a remote arts programme for older adults during the transition out of lockdown offers three key recommen…
ACE embeds health and wellbeing targets into delivery plan
The funder publishes a dedicated Creative Health & Wellbeing plan, which includes a commitment to develop the use of arts and…
The future of storytelling
One of 50 creative practitioners trained in immersive technology to create UNBOXED’s StoryTrails, DJ McDowall shares how the…
Supporting health workers through dance
Can the arts help restore wellbeing and resilience to health workers? Becky Wright shares a pilot project addressing this que…
Inclusivity drive for independent music venues launches
Independent music venues will be encouraged to form a national network offering daytime programmes of music-based activities to en…
Short films highlight role of arts in pandemic recovery
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has produced three new short films as part of its Pandemic and Beyond project, eac…
Theatre digs: call for cross-sector alliance to solve issues
Producers, venues, unions, arts organisations and accommodation providers must work together to agree minimum acceptable standards…
Theatre gives children body image boost
Theatre productions can help to promote healthier body image in young children, a study has found. Led by body image expert Profes…
National Lottery awards £13.7m for community projects
Six projects designed to support heritage, culture and nature have received funding from the National Lottery to help communities…
Monkeypox: how can festivals prepare?
With the summer festival season underway, organisers should consider implementing contact tracing systems and raise awareness of m…
Scottish Ballet pilots new care home initiative
A pilot programme called SB Duet will be launched in three Independent Sector Care homes within Inverclyde Health and Care Social…
A third of arts businesses plan to adopt hybrid working
Businesses in the arts, entertainment and recreation sectors are among the most likely to adopt permanent hybrid work models, the…
Broadcasters back anti-bullying authority
Britain’s five major broadcasters have offered support for the next stage of development for an Independent Standards Author…
New music app to help dementia patients
A music app designed to support care of people affected by dementia has been launched by music wellness technology firm Music Heal…
Study recommends hour of arts each day for children
Children could benefit from an average of 65 minutes dedicated to the arts each day, according to new research. The Recommend…
Learning to laugh at war
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Kyiv theatre has become a bomb shelter for artists and locals. Its director Alex Borovens…
Arts organisation takes part in four-day week trial
Not-for-profit arts organisation 64 Million Artists is among 70 British companies participating in a six-month pilot to offer empl…
Arts Council Northern Ireland to fund support for older people
Funding applications are now open for community groups, arts organisations and councils across Northern Ireland who wish to take p…
National Day of Arts in Care Homes set for September
This year’s National Day of Arts in Care Homes will take place on 24 September, The National Activity Providers Association…
Arts workers more likely to experience poor mental health
Performance arts workers are more likely to experience poor mental health than their peers, according to a global scoping review p…
NHS funds stand-up comedy course for men at risk of suicide
A course teaching stand-up comedy skills to people suffering from mental illness, postnatal depression, anxiety and PTSD is being…
Mental health platform for musicians goes live
A new digital mental health platform for musicians launches today (9 May) to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. Music Min…
Arts project to support early onset dementia care
Research into the impact of arts-based health workshops for people with early onset dementia and their caregivers is being support…
