The Arts & Health Award recognises organisations whose work has furthered the contribution of the creative arts to health and wellbeing. We are immensely proud to highlight and support the efforts of this year's nominees, who have done fantastic work to make art a part of public health.
2024 nominees
National Arts in Hospital Network - Our National Health Stories
This project aimed to highlight the role of creativity in hospitals and the impact it has on NHS staff through a national collaborative and creative endeavour culminating in live performances both in the hospitals and at a special, one-off show at Aviva Studios in Manchester in November 2023.
South Downs National Park Authority - Timescape
Isolation increases mental and physical health conditions. Timescape uses referral pathways focused on areas highlighted by Deprivation and Health and Disability Indices, and offers supported sessions where creativity and culture bring people together. Coupled with time in nature, Timescape opens up space to imagine new ways of living and being through learning, connecting with each other the place and nature
Award criteria
Entered projects and programmes should demonstrate:
- High quality creative arts and music provision that addresses significant health and wellbeing issues affecting individuals, families and the wider community
- Supporting patients, families and healthcare staff involved in the planning and delivery of creative arts and music provision for health and wellbeing
- Strong partnership working between creative artists, musicians, the NHS, public health professionals and other stakeholders
- Attention to sensitivity towards issues of cultural diversity and social inclusion
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