Research Director, Dr. Jill Sonke was featured in the CDC's latest Listen Up episode! Inspired to see the CDC embracing arts & culture as partners in promoting health across America. Tune in to discover how to integrate the arts into public health. cdc.gov/healthcommunic…

Don’t miss this opportunity to join @writerznscribez for a CPD-certified programme BatterseaArtsCentre, led by expert Black practitioners. Practical skills & insights to make anti-racism a cornerstone of your creative health work. 10-1pm, 20 & 27 Jan & 3 Feb writerznscribez.org/shop/p/anti-ra…

I understand why people are exiting X (I’m torn myself) but this is really worth remembering. It’s a privilege to be able to ditch an online community, let alone overnight. Don’t judge anyone who doesn’t have the same freedoms you do.

We're so excited to see the Research Handbook of #AcademicMentalHealth out in the world! You can purchase or recommend it to your library at the link below. And if you would like to review the book, our publisher would be happy to send you an electronic copy - please send me

We have another new member; Stoke Creates is the Cultural Compact for Stoke-on-Trent, aiming to generate new visions & ambitions for the city’s cultural sector, positioning culture more prominently in local agendas, & building wider of support. stokecreates.org.uk #newmember

Weekend reading...Perspectives in Public Health just published, open access, a special issue examining paradigms for a creative global health, guest edited by Dr Ranjita Dhital. #publichealth #creativehealth #globalhealth

🌟 #SocialPrescribingDay is on the 19th March 2025 - Download the toolkit & take part 🌟 You can get involved by hosting events, showcasing your work on social media or highlighting what you’re doing in the media. Access information, guidance & graphics: ow.ly/bszC50UaLpe

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Creative Health is launching on 26 Nov!  The NCCH will provide the secretariat for the APPG, so our Director has been reflecting on the development of the 'creative health' field over the last 10 yrs ncch.org.uk/blog/creative-…

Just a few days left to apply for this FANTASTIC opportunity, creating an arts strategy for St. George's Health and Wellbeing Hub 👀 Apply now --> londonartsandhealth.org.uk/job/north-east… The National Centre for Creative Health Arts Council England BBC Health News Arts Professional Arts & Health Hub The RSA NHS North East London Dr Paul Gilluley🌈

The gov's current consultation on a 10-Year Health Plan is open to the public, health & care staff, & organisations in England. NCCH has drafted an organisational response to the consultation that anyone is welcome to use to inform their own submission ncch.org.uk/news/respondin…

🚨 Save the date 🚨 #BCB2025 will run from 6 September to 19 October 2025, hot on the heels of Stoke-on-Trent being named a World Craft City & in the year that the city celebrates its centenary. Read more 👉 ow.ly/k7gs50UbHSo #SaveTheDate #SOT100

We’re excited to share that our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May 2025) is ‘Community’.  📢 Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. 💜 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/46KKpKN #MHAW2025

📢 Celebrate #SocialPrescribingDay using these simple steps! Social Prescribing Day will be on the 19th March 2025. Take part and celebrate those who help make social prescribing happen 🎉 Visit out website to access the toolkit: ow.ly/eyrk50UFbOS

🎨✨ The UK #ArtsAndHealth Economic Report is here! Engaging in arts & culture boosts health and adds £8bn/year in quality of life & productivity. Join NYU Steinhardt & @JameelArtsLab in celebrating this groundbreaking study! Join us online on Jan 31: bit.ly/4gTc0hU

Creativity & Social Prescribing Online webinar hosted by our South East CreativeHealthAssociates for Commissioners, GPs & others interested in Creative Prescribing. Speakers: Dr Simon Opher MP; Monica Boulton The National Academy for Social Prescribing; Kathryn Lambert & Rhian Rees, Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Calling all adventurers, dreamers, and innovators - applications are NOW OPEN to speak at TEDxUniversityofStaffordshire 2025! 🌍 This year’s theme: Adventures into the Unknown 🗓 Application deadline: Sunday 23 February Apply now: bit.ly/3WmNSMr #TEDx

If you're an artist, grassroots organisation, or a creative health practitioner- tell us about your work, submit a blog and share your events for C&WW25! We're excited to hear from you ❤️ creativityandwellbeing.org.uk

Hooray!! We've been successful in our application to the #researchbettertogether programme led by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council Uni of Birmingham. We will be partnering with Dr Rachel Marsden (she/her) to create an evaluation for our Form of Clouds Social Prescribing Program. Kindly funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR SPHR P1/2

#researchbettertogether is an invaluable opportunity to create a working relationship with Dr Rachel Marsden (she/her) to better understand the impact of our work & the arts more broadly on health and social care. We can't wait to get started!! p2/2 Birmingham Voluntary Service Council Uni of Birmingham National Institute for Health and Care Research

📢 re future and I's new project Perrott's Partners, part of the #ResearchBetterTogether programme Birmingham Voluntary Service Council Uni of Birmingham funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research and supported by my Transdisciplinary Fellowship NIHR SPHR PHRESH. #socialprescribing #evaluation #SROI #creativemethods