What Do We Do?

Read our business plan

We are active in the following areas:

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Advice, Support, and Information on Arts and Health

We offer advice and support for organisations and individuals who are interested in our work. This includes networking events, our monthly research discussion group meetings, support in developing and presenting project ideas and recruiting artists for project work.     We also have links to other organisations involved in arts and health activity.

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Advocacy for Arts and Health

We advocate for the inclusion of creative activity in all aspects of health and social care through the development of strategies.  The arts can impact directly and indirectly on health and well-being, including:

  • In therapeutic or rehabilitation settings
  • Improving the environment in which health services are delivered
  • Improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities
  • Developing and reinforcing positive messages of health and well-being

 

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Networks for Arts and Health Practitioners

We hold regular networking events that bring together Artists, Health Professionals, and various organisations within Cornwall.  Each event focuses on a particular theme,

 

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Improving the Evidence Base for Arts and Health Activities

Our projects contribute to the growing evidence base for arts and health activities. All of our projects are evaluated using qualitative and quantitative data , and the results illustrate measurable health and wellbeing benefits (and cost effectiveness) across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.                                 Examples of evaluations from our projects 

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Training and Education in Arts and Health

We develop training opportunities for arts and health care practitioners, including our successful 'Creativity in Care Settings Course'. Please complete our registration form if you would like to be kept informed of training opportunities.