Halton CCG’s manifesto for wellbeing commits the organisation to commissioning cultural activity, which it says can support…

1,000 older people will benefit from the extension of a ‘Dance to Health’ programme involving arts partners including…

Music-making sessions for young people with mental health issues have had a recognised impact, and commissioning an independe…

A new survey will inform how the Arts Council of Wales encourages the arts sector to make a greater contribution to health and wel…

As she prepares to step down from the company she founded over 30 years ago, Avril Hitman reflects on her career at the forefront…

Applied theatre and social inclusion: Acting Now’s Artistic Director Marina Pallares-Elias takes us through a week in her wo…

A strategic collaboration between One Dance UK and People Dancing will focus first on encouraging primary schools to spend more on…

Drama can boost the wellbeing of homeless people, but engaging them is not without challenges. Jon Randall shares his experiences…

Aesop’s falls-prevention classes were both an enjoyable artistic challenge and faithful to their healthcare objectives.

16 cultural organisations have been awarded funding by Arts Council England to create work for and with people over 75 years old.

The work that artists do in education, health and social care settings has long been undervalued, but Nick Ponsillo is hopeful tha…

Manchester Camerata’s work with people with dementia recently took its musicians to Tokyo to deliver training. Lucy Geddes r…

Firmly held core values and an awareness of potentially excluding behaviour have been key to the success of Pallant House Gallery&…

The new programme is the second collaboration between the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Public Health Agency.

Public Health England has issued a new publication to help commissioners gather robust evidence of the effectiveness of arts proje…

Be prepared to make mistakes and consider reaching out to other organisations running relaxed events, says Kate Lovell.

West Yorkshire Playhouse’s commitment to dementia-friendly theatre has enhanced Barney Bardsley faith in humanity. She revea…

Older people’s dance classes encourage long-term engagement, but artists face challenges developing relationships with docto…

Anti-social hours, lack of pay and exhaustion lead to a ‘profound difficulty’ in sustaining a living in the industry.

Sound and lighting will be adjusted and movement between the auditorium and the foyer will be encouraged to welcome people living…

Age shouldn’t be a barrier to dancing or performing, says Vicky Thornton. She shares the story of DANCE SIX-0, a contemporar…

Looking to measure the impact of their work in hospitals, Air Arts found that pre-existing evaluation methods didn’t work. L…

A pilot programme by National Museums Liverpool has successfully used drama to train health care professionals to support people t…

Running a successful arts workshop is not easy, but remembering to be pragmatic and as collaborative as possible is key, says Nick…