Arts in Health
Artspulse
Taking part in the arts is good for you as well as fun! This is the message we have gained from our 'Artspulse' project, which set out to test whether people had a greater sense of well-being from taking part in a range of arts activities.
The study showed that arts projects have many health benefits, including confidence building, aiding relaxation, teaching new skills and developing social & group working skills. We have evaluated a number of our Arts in Health projects and from this we have developed a toolkit which may be of interest to community groups and project leaders. Download the Artspulse Toolkit This project is funded by Arts Council England.
Rawmarsh Joint Service Centre
NHS Rotherham in partnership with Rotherham MBC Arts & Health have employed 2 artists to create 2 new pieces of work for the new joint Service Centre in Rawmarsh opening at the beginning of 2012. Local groups and schools have been involved in various exciting workshops. To get involved or find out more search for Rawmarsh Health Centre on facebook or contact the Arts & Health Officer as below.
Arts & Mental Health Action Research project
The Rotherham Community Arts Service (Arts & Health) were awarded over £21,000 funding from the Arts Council for an Arts and Mental Health action research project. The funding is to employ artists to work with people in an acute mental health unit and on mental health wards in Rotherham General Hospital to try and enrich the patient experience.
The Arts & Health Officer will be working in partnership with the Research Associate from the Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust to conduct research of the project and measure if taking part in the arts workshops have helped improve the patient experience. The project will last until 2013. For more information please contact the Community Arts, Arts & Health Officer, Rhiannon Lister-Coburn
Tel: 01709 823637 or email community.arts@rotherham.gov.uk
Training - Music in Healthcare Settings
Musicleader are hosting A 4 day course to explore the place of music and musicians in health settings and equip music leaders with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in health care settings. The programme will take place on 23 and 24 February 2012 and 8 and 9 March 2012
Cost: £100 for MusicLeader members or £200 for non members (membership is free). Applications received before 16 December 2011 are entitled to 20% early bird discount if accepted onto the course. For details or to apply email rea.lawrenson@musicleader.net or visit Yorkshire Youth and Music
Last update: 06/12/2011