Funding cuts risk ‘aggravating isolation’ in Outer Hebrides
Arts organisations in the Outer Hebrides have expressed concern about “severe community impact” as the local authority indicat…
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Historic buildings ‘boost youth mental health’
Seven in ten young adults say historic buildings have a positive effect on their mental health, according to a poll commissioned b…
Choirs, knitting and printing: Everyday creativity and community bonding
We can’t get the whole population to the National Theatre, but we can foster connection in our libraries, music venues and villa…
Creative health, collaboration, and practice
Conni Rosewarne and Mary Paterson both work to integrate art into healthcare settings. Here, they discuss the unique problems faci…
Museums require ‘reform’ to harness health benefit potential
A report assessing the impact of an 18-month creative health programme in the museums and heritage sector has found “structural…
Theatre needs CIISA more than ever
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was set up to uphold and improve standards of behaviour across the…
Sadler’s Wells and Theatr Clwyd join sector-wide commitment to support parents and carers
The National Theatre, the Old Vic and Sadler’s Wells have all vowed to prioritise a healthy work-life balance, joining 80 organisa…
Inflammation and stress markers measurably reduced by viewing art in a gallery, study finds
Viewing art in a gallery setting has immediate, measurable physiological benefits for health and well-being, a new study has found…
Celia Imrie among trio of recruits to rebranded actors’ charity
The charity formerly known as the Actors’ Benevolent Fund has called on CELIA IMRIE to “champion” its work as a newly-appointed am…
Dance bodies team up to fund targeted well-being package
Dance organisations committed to tackling a perceived health and well-being crisis have joined forces to equip professionals with…
Trauma-informed practice in arts and culture
What does it mean to be trauma informed when working in theatre? Jacqueline Stewart, Clean Break’s head of participation and dep…
Backstage body asks workers to ‘challenge’ bullying
Updated guidance on workplace bullying in the theatre sector calls for those witnessing poor behaviour to “politely challenge” the…
Women face culture of ‘fear and silence’ around health in theatre
A “power through” mentality is pressuring women working in theatre to remain resilient rather than ask for help, a report claims….
Music therapy charity recruits to board as it seeks better health care integration
The charity Nordoff and Robbins has named new trustees SELINA EMENY, KATE REILLY and GILES WILMORE as it unveils a new strategy to…
Arts venue claims £1oom in health benefits alleviates visitors’ depression
An arts venue in Plymouth that opened during the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed to deliver more than £100 million of health benefi…
Creative health can play ‘critical role’ in next decade of NHS
The government’s 10-year plan for health is a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to integrate creative health interventions wh…
Arts Pay Survey 2025: Culture workers report burnout ‘crisis’
Nearly 80% of culture workers report they have “seriously considered” leaving the arts, with the majority reaching a “crisis poi…
RSC and Sadler’s Wells sign up to trial ‘safer’ sector standards
The Royal Shakespeare Company and Wales Millennium Centre are among the “trailblazing” organisations to pilot a set of standards a…
Creative health in the devolved space
Mayoral and Combined Authorities represent nearly half of England’s population, and this will grow as the government’s Devolutio…
Guidance for hospital arts programmes published
The first comprehensive guidance for establishing and managing hospital arts programmes across the UK has been launched by the Nat…
Not ‘good enough’: Cultural interventions deserve serious attention
Jeremy Kimmel shares a groundbreaking programme, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, aimed at supporting children identified as…
Spontaneous staff strike shuts Louvre amid claims of overcrowding
The Louvre museum in Paris was forced to close on Monday morning (16 June) following a spontaneous strike as staff refused to work…
‘Child-friendly’ £1.5m cultural programme launches in Nottingham
A three-year project seeking to bring more creativity and cultural experiences into children and young people’s lives across Not…
Creative freelancers facing ‘exploitation, bullying and harassment’
The rights of freelancers working in Scotland’s creative sector are being “ridden roughshod by shoddy employers and poor emplo…
