We're thrilled to share that we are the new hosts of the #SocialPrescribing Youth Network! 📣 Read more in our announcement with StreetGames, plus join the Network to hear about future research, resources, events, training & more 👇 sbbresearch.org/exciting-new-c…

International Day of Disabled people …. What has changed ? Discuss …

Hastings Gets Baton of Hope – Hastings Independent Press hastingsindependentpress.co.uk/articles/news/… via @HastingsInPress

Fantastic !

This is a really useful watch to help think about #creativehealth and your place supporting it in your system. youtube.com/watch?v=7fHHiX… The National Centre for Creative Health Arts Council England Sussex Health & Care Creative Future Publichealth.host

#CreativeHealth for mental health Raw Material is leading a consortium exploring innovative new approaches to support young people's mental health. Maudesley Charity 'Building Brighter Futures'. rawmusicmedia.org/raw-news/rache…

Great to see this The National Academy for Social Prescribing report making the case for shared investment funding to support the provision of social prescribing services at a local level. Arts on prescription programmes show social return on investment & have led to savings in the NHS! ncch.org.uk/news/envisagin…

Great examples for engagement included in this blog

Don't miss 'Flourishing in Healthcare' webinar on Tues 17 Dec hosted by our GP SIG. Exploring from three different perspectives (medical education, clinical wellbeing, student experience) how creativity can support clinical growth & connection Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a3b2249e…

From reducing loneliness to aiding recovery from illness, engaging in creativity and culture is proven to improve our health and wellbeing. But new research undertaken by Department for Culture, Media and Sport is the first in the UK to explore the financial benefits. Read the report👇 buff.ly/3DjE7YV

Well it's been a couple years, but we've created a new ed of #NucleusSocial magazine with the help of @medwaycouncil, & a team of incredible writers & artists. Look out for it (FREE) out & about & on our website along with past issues (nucleusarts.com/nucleus-social…) shortly #Medway

Fantastic webinar "The Art of Nursing: Real Partnership Through Art" on 22 Jan led by Professor Marion Lynch BEM RN RMN PDHSc FRSPH FRSA in partnership with FoNS The RCN A fire-side chat with nurses, artists, experts by experience, coming together to inspire action in health. rcn.org.uk/news-and-event…

‘We think of the body as a map’: a new approach to deciphering long Covid theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Hospital arts in the South West 28 Jan, 10.15 - 11.45am, online Hosted by our South West CreativeHealthAssociates, learn about the healthcare priorities that hospital art services are supporting, incl person-centred approaches & innovative health prevention work events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b761e0bb…

Today I am preparing for our first in-person Creative Health Roundtable in Sussex. Gathering a highly qualified mixed group of health, public health, culture and creative professionals to chew on the big questions. Looking forward to being creative with them too!

Goodbye Twitter. It is time to go. Signing off now and off over to Bluesky if anyone wants me. @wattsesther.bsky.social

Counting our Creative Health Assets in West Sussex - free webinar on Weds 5th March 12-1pm Do u support people in West Sussex with creative activities and culture? Are you a creative, community organisation, commissioner, academic or leader? Direct message me for registration.