Bristol City Council and CreativeShift are launching a new, regional Creative Health Network for Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset.
If you are a creative health practitioner, or you lead creative engagement or participation activities in your organisation that have a health and wellbeing focus, then this network is for you!
This network will be a place for sharing best practice and developing regional relationships.
Funded by:
What do we mean by Creative Health?
Creative health refers to the use of creative activities and approaches, such as arts, crafts, literature, gardening and more - to support and improve health and wellbeing. It also includes innovative ways of delivering health and care services, involving co-production, education and workforce development. It can be applied in various settings such as homes, communities, cultural venues and healthcare environments. Creative health plays a role in:
- Preventing illness
- Promoting healthy behaviours
- Managing long-term conditions
- Supporting treatment and recovery across all stages of life.
Visit
National Centre for Creative Health
to find out more.
Our aims
- Provide peer learning support and networking opportunities.
- Develop regional and cross sector working relationships.
- Nurture existing, and grow new Creative Health ecologies across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our core principles
- Collaboration and Partnership – building strong relationships and sharing knowledge and resources.
- Creativity and Innovation – championing creative approaches to health and wellbeing andsupporting innovation.
- Inclusion and Accessibility - Ensuring everyone, regardless of background or ability, can participate.
How to get involved
Join us to help shape this work. Register your interest today and we'll send you updates about the Network as it develops.