National Centre for Creative Health
@ncch.bsky.social
Helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and social care and wider systems. ncch.org.uk
🎭 How do we better support health & wellbeing in the creative industries?
On 26 Feb (1pm GMT), join the Council for Work and Health & OHID for a free virtual event exploring work, health and creativity, from theatre to museums & design.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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On 26 Feb (1pm GMT), join the Council for Work and Health & OHID for a free virtual event exploring work, health and creativity, from theatre to museums & design.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Photo by Pixabay
February 13, 2026 at 12:49 PM
🎭 How do we better support health & wellbeing in the creative industries?
On 26 Feb (1pm GMT), join the Council for Work and Health & OHID for a free virtual event exploring work, health and creativity, from theatre to museums & design.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Photo by Pixabay
On 26 Feb (1pm GMT), join the Council for Work and Health & OHID for a free virtual event exploring work, health and creativity, from theatre to museums & design.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Photo by Pixabay
🎉 Welcome Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey OBE as a Patron of NCCH. As a Crossbench member of the House of Lords, cultural leader and former Commissioner for the Creative Health Review (2024), Baroness Young joins NCCH as a Patron in February 2026.
📷 © Jenny Smith
🔗 ncch.org.uk/ncch-patrons
📷 © Jenny Smith
🔗 ncch.org.uk/ncch-patrons
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🎉 Welcome Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey OBE as a Patron of NCCH. As a Crossbench member of the House of Lords, cultural leader and former Commissioner for the Creative Health Review (2024), Baroness Young joins NCCH as a Patron in February 2026.
📷 © Jenny Smith
🔗 ncch.org.uk/ncch-patrons
📷 © Jenny Smith
🔗 ncch.org.uk/ncch-patrons
Join the Pharmacy SIG Webinar on Creative approaches to pharmacy practice! SIG Chair Ranjita Dhital will be joined in conversation with others leading on Pharmacy creative practice, strategic leadership & more!
🗓️ Friday 20th February, 🕛️ 12 - 1pm
📌 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
🗓️ Friday 20th February, 🕛️ 12 - 1pm
📌 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
events.teams.microsoft.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Join the Pharmacy SIG Webinar on Creative approaches to pharmacy practice! SIG Chair Ranjita Dhital will be joined in conversation with others leading on Pharmacy creative practice, strategic leadership & more!
🗓️ Friday 20th February, 🕛️ 12 - 1pm
📌 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
🗓️ Friday 20th February, 🕛️ 12 - 1pm
📌 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
📬 Our February NCCH General Newsletter is out!
This month, we are showcasing
• The Creative Health Research Round-up Report 2025 with @rsph.bsky.social
• Blogs & resources on 🏳️🌈LGBT+ communities & creative health
• Webinar for the Pharmacy SIG🗓️ & more!
Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/februar...
This month, we are showcasing
• The Creative Health Research Round-up Report 2025 with @rsph.bsky.social
• Blogs & resources on 🏳️🌈LGBT+ communities & creative health
• Webinar for the Pharmacy SIG🗓️ & more!
Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/februar...
February 11, 2026 at 2:19 PM
📬 Our February NCCH General Newsletter is out!
This month, we are showcasing
• The Creative Health Research Round-up Report 2025 with @rsph.bsky.social
• Blogs & resources on 🏳️🌈LGBT+ communities & creative health
• Webinar for the Pharmacy SIG🗓️ & more!
Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/februar...
This month, we are showcasing
• The Creative Health Research Round-up Report 2025 with @rsph.bsky.social
• Blogs & resources on 🏳️🌈LGBT+ communities & creative health
• Webinar for the Pharmacy SIG🗓️ & more!
Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/februar...
🌻 Creative health can be a cost-effective way to support NHS staff wellbeing.
See how Dr Jane Stevens embedded creative health at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust ⬇️
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
#CreativeHealth #StaffWellbeing
See how Dr Jane Stevens embedded creative health at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust ⬇️
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
#CreativeHealth #StaffWellbeing
February 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
🌻 Creative health can be a cost-effective way to support NHS staff wellbeing.
See how Dr Jane Stevens embedded creative health at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust ⬇️
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
#CreativeHealth #StaffWellbeing
See how Dr Jane Stevens embedded creative health at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust ⬇️
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
#CreativeHealth #StaffWellbeing
🚨 Britain’s ketamine crisis is growing. New research from Blackpool shows why creative, community-based approaches should be part of the response, supporting prevention, and recovery.
Read more ⤵️
ncch.org.uk/blog/britain...
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Read more ⤵️
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February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
🚨 Britain’s ketamine crisis is growing. New research from Blackpool shows why creative, community-based approaches should be part of the response, supporting prevention, and recovery.
Read more ⤵️
ncch.org.uk/blog/britain...
@mobcommassets.bsky.social
Image © UCL / Creative Commons
Read more ⤵️
ncch.org.uk/blog/britain...
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Image © UCL / Creative Commons
📘 How can creative health 🎨🎵🎤🎭🍃🧶 become part of everyday healthcare?
NCCH & @mobcommassets.bsky.social's report looks at the case of Gloucestershire with positive lessons on leadership, partnership, testing ideas, data and funding.
Read it here: ncch.org.uk/uploads/Embe...
📷 Credit, Leyla Ozkan
NCCH & @mobcommassets.bsky.social's report looks at the case of Gloucestershire with positive lessons on leadership, partnership, testing ideas, data and funding.
Read it here: ncch.org.uk/uploads/Embe...
📷 Credit, Leyla Ozkan
February 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM
📘 How can creative health 🎨🎵🎤🎭🍃🧶 become part of everyday healthcare?
NCCH & @mobcommassets.bsky.social's report looks at the case of Gloucestershire with positive lessons on leadership, partnership, testing ideas, data and funding.
Read it here: ncch.org.uk/uploads/Embe...
📷 Credit, Leyla Ozkan
NCCH & @mobcommassets.bsky.social's report looks at the case of Gloucestershire with positive lessons on leadership, partnership, testing ideas, data and funding.
Read it here: ncch.org.uk/uploads/Embe...
📷 Credit, Leyla Ozkan
🏆 Applications are now open for the @rsph.bsky.social Health & Wellbeing Awards 2026. Nominate someone you know or work with! The awards celebrate work improving population health across arts and health, mental health, wellbeing & more!
Apply by 27 March 2026 👉
Apply by 27 March 2026 👉
RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards
Established in 2007, the RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards is now the UK's premier awards scheme for promoting health and wellbeing.
www.rsph.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🏆 Applications are now open for the @rsph.bsky.social Health & Wellbeing Awards 2026. Nominate someone you know or work with! The awards celebrate work improving population health across arts and health, mental health, wellbeing & more!
Apply by 27 March 2026 👉
Apply by 27 March 2026 👉
🎨 Great opportunity – Landscape Artist of the Year (Sky Arts)
Sky Arts encourages applications from creative health practitioners, health professionals who are artists, or those with lived experience of creativity supporting wellbeing.
⏳ Apply by Mon 23 March 2026 here 👉 skyartsartistoftheyear.tv
Sky Arts encourages applications from creative health practitioners, health professionals who are artists, or those with lived experience of creativity supporting wellbeing.
⏳ Apply by Mon 23 March 2026 here 👉 skyartsartistoftheyear.tv
February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🎨 Great opportunity – Landscape Artist of the Year (Sky Arts)
Sky Arts encourages applications from creative health practitioners, health professionals who are artists, or those with lived experience of creativity supporting wellbeing.
⏳ Apply by Mon 23 March 2026 here 👉 skyartsartistoftheyear.tv
Sky Arts encourages applications from creative health practitioners, health professionals who are artists, or those with lived experience of creativity supporting wellbeing.
⏳ Apply by Mon 23 March 2026 here 👉 skyartsartistoftheyear.tv
Join the Pharmacy SIG Webinar on Creative approaches to pharmacy practice📣 Its SIG Chair Ranjita Dhital will be joined in conversation with others leading on Pharmacy creative practice, strategic leadership & more!
Friday 20th February, 12 - 1pm
▶️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
Friday 20th February, 12 - 1pm
▶️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Join the Pharmacy SIG Webinar on Creative approaches to pharmacy practice📣 Its SIG Chair Ranjita Dhital will be joined in conversation with others leading on Pharmacy creative practice, strategic leadership & more!
Friday 20th February, 12 - 1pm
▶️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
Friday 20th February, 12 - 1pm
▶️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d5fd9...
📘 Featured on p.17 of the NCCH & @rsph.bsky.social Creative Health Research Round-Up Report, Creative Health Communication Framework explores how services can clearly communicate in mental health services
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📷St George's 23 Health and Wellbeing Hub. Credit: Mae London
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📷St George's 23 Health and Wellbeing Hub. Credit: Mae London
February 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
📘 Featured on p.17 of the NCCH & @rsph.bsky.social Creative Health Research Round-Up Report, Creative Health Communication Framework explores how services can clearly communicate in mental health services
ncch.org.uk/uploads/NCCH...
📷St George's 23 Health and Wellbeing Hub. Credit: Mae London
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📷St George's 23 Health and Wellbeing Hub. Credit: Mae London
🎨 🖼️ Arts in Hospitals: Why Creative Health Matters for Patients, Staff and the NHS - check out the latest guest blog from the National Arts in Hospitals
Network here: ncch.org.uk/blog/arts-in...
Image courtesy of Corbin O’Grady Studio & Art for Life
Image courtesy of Corbin O’Grady Studio & Art for Life
February 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM
🎨 🖼️ Arts in Hospitals: Why Creative Health Matters for Patients, Staff and the NHS - check out the latest guest blog from the National Arts in Hospitals
Network here: ncch.org.uk/blog/arts-in...
Image courtesy of Corbin O’Grady Studio & Art for Life
Image courtesy of Corbin O’Grady Studio & Art for Life
The January NCCH Health & Care Newsletter is here! 🎉
This month:
• Creative Health Leads in Systems – applications still open
• Blogs and resources on the positive impact of the arts in hospital
👉 Read it here: mailchi.mp/3678074646e7...
This month:
• Creative Health Leads in Systems – applications still open
• Blogs and resources on the positive impact of the arts in hospital
👉 Read it here: mailchi.mp/3678074646e7...
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
The January NCCH Health & Care Newsletter is here! 🎉
This month:
• Creative Health Leads in Systems – applications still open
• Blogs and resources on the positive impact of the arts in hospital
👉 Read it here: mailchi.mp/3678074646e7...
This month:
• Creative Health Leads in Systems – applications still open
• Blogs and resources on the positive impact of the arts in hospital
👉 Read it here: mailchi.mp/3678074646e7...
🎉 Our Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025 report is now live! After a strong UK-wide response, this new report brings together the latest evidence showing how creativity supports health, wellbeing & equity.
📘 ncch.org.uk/news/creativ...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:49 PM
🎉 Our Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025 report is now live! After a strong UK-wide response, this new report brings together the latest evidence showing how creativity supports health, wellbeing & equity.
📘 ncch.org.uk/news/creativ...
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📣📣We’re proud & excited to announce the publication of our deep dive report, in collaboration with @ncch.bsky.social and NHS Gloucestershire. A brilliant exploration of how Gloucestershire ICB is embedding #creativehealth across its system. Read (& share widely!) here➡️ ncch.org.uk/blog/embeddi...
National Centre for Creative Health
The National Centre for Creative Health will advance good practice and research, inform policy and promote collaboration, helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and...
ncch.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📣📣We’re proud & excited to announce the publication of our deep dive report, in collaboration with @ncch.bsky.social and NHS Gloucestershire. A brilliant exploration of how Gloucestershire ICB is embedding #creativehealth across its system. Read (& share widely!) here➡️ ncch.org.uk/blog/embeddi...
Missed the Nursing SIG for Creative Health launch? Watch the recording & get involved. "Creative health should not sit on the margins of nursing education. It can play a role in preparing nurses for holistic, person-centred care ” says Prof Victoria Ridgway ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=BfYCZJByZEQ&t=1888s
January 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Missed the Nursing SIG for Creative Health launch? Watch the recording & get involved. "Creative health should not sit on the margins of nursing education. It can play a role in preparing nurses for holistic, person-centred care ” says Prof Victoria Ridgway ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=BfYCZJByZEQ&t=1888s
NCCH and @rsph.bsky.social will present the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025—a curated showcase of UK creative health research with real-world relevance for health & care systems. Join us online on Wed 28 Jan | 12-2pm 🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/creativ...
January 26, 2026 at 3:54 PM
NCCH and @rsph.bsky.social will present the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025—a curated showcase of UK creative health research with real-world relevance for health & care systems. Join us online on Wed 28 Jan | 12-2pm 🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/creativ...
📣 Applications now open: NCCH is supporting funded Creative Health Lead roles across England to embed creativity into prevention, population health & care pathways.
⏳ Deadlines: 30 Jan & 6 Mar 2026
Apply here👉 ncch.org.uk/news/ncch-an...
⏳ Deadlines: 30 Jan & 6 Mar 2026
Apply here👉 ncch.org.uk/news/ncch-an...
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM
📣 Applications now open: NCCH is supporting funded Creative Health Lead roles across England to embed creativity into prevention, population health & care pathways.
⏳ Deadlines: 30 Jan & 6 Mar 2026
Apply here👉 ncch.org.uk/news/ncch-an...
⏳ Deadlines: 30 Jan & 6 Mar 2026
Apply here👉 ncch.org.uk/news/ncch-an...
NCCH is recruiting a new Trustee. We’re keen to hear from people with social care experience and local authority leadership backgrounds. Deadline: 25 Jan 2026. Apply: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti... (Image from Unsplash)
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
NCCH is recruiting a new Trustee. We’re keen to hear from people with social care experience and local authority leadership backgrounds. Deadline: 25 Jan 2026. Apply: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti... (Image from Unsplash)
🎉 Huge congratulations to Nancy Hey @worklifeyou.bsky.social on being awarded an OBE in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List. Nancy is a trustee here at NCCH and also Director of Evidence & Insight at @lr-foundation.bsky.social! Find out more: go.bsky.app/redirect?u=h... & ncch.org.uk/trustees/nan...
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🎉 Huge congratulations to Nancy Hey @worklifeyou.bsky.social on being awarded an OBE in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List. Nancy is a trustee here at NCCH and also Director of Evidence & Insight at @lr-foundation.bsky.social! Find out more: go.bsky.app/redirect?u=h... & ncch.org.uk/trustees/nan...
Reducing health inequalities needs whole-system action. Creative health can help to bring communities, the voluntary sector & health systems together. Evidence shows the arts improve wellbeing, reduce trauma & build belonging for marginalised groups. 🎨 ncch.org.uk/resources/re...
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reducing health inequalities needs whole-system action. Creative health can help to bring communities, the voluntary sector & health systems together. Evidence shows the arts improve wellbeing, reduce trauma & build belonging for marginalised groups. 🎨 ncch.org.uk/resources/re...
Clinicians & medical educators 📢
Join the GP SIG for Creative Health for an in-person study day exploring how art & creativity can support medical education, patient experience and clinician wellbeing.
📍 York Medical Society
📅 22 Jan 2025 | 10am–4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gp-special...
Join the GP SIG for Creative Health for an in-person study day exploring how art & creativity can support medical education, patient experience and clinician wellbeing.
📍 York Medical Society
📅 22 Jan 2025 | 10am–4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gp-special...
January 19, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Clinicians & medical educators 📢
Join the GP SIG for Creative Health for an in-person study day exploring how art & creativity can support medical education, patient experience and clinician wellbeing.
📍 York Medical Society
📅 22 Jan 2025 | 10am–4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gp-special...
Join the GP SIG for Creative Health for an in-person study day exploring how art & creativity can support medical education, patient experience and clinician wellbeing.
📍 York Medical Society
📅 22 Jan 2025 | 10am–4pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gp-special...
NCCH and @rsph.bsky.social will present the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025—a curated showcase of UK creative health research with real-world relevance for health & care systems. Join us online on Wed 28 Jan | 12-2pm 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/112681...
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
NCCH and @rsph.bsky.social will present the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025—a curated showcase of UK creative health research with real-world relevance for health & care systems. Join us online on Wed 28 Jan | 12-2pm 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/112681...
📬 Our January NCCH Newsletter is out now!
This month, we're showcasing
• Our Creative Health Leads in Systems Programme
• Deep dive reports and evidence based research on creative health
• blogs and resources!
👉 Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/january...
#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndHealth
This month, we're showcasing
• Our Creative Health Leads in Systems Programme
• Deep dive reports and evidence based research on creative health
• blogs and resources!
👉 Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/january...
#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndHealth
January 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
📬 Our January NCCH Newsletter is out now!
This month, we're showcasing
• Our Creative Health Leads in Systems Programme
• Deep dive reports and evidence based research on creative health
• blogs and resources!
👉 Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/january...
#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndHealth
This month, we're showcasing
• Our Creative Health Leads in Systems Programme
• Deep dive reports and evidence based research on creative health
• blogs and resources!
👉 Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/january...
#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndHealth
How can systems embed creative health? 🎨
NCCH’s Creative Health Leads in Systems programme supports health, care & local government to build capacity.
Join our workshop tomorrow: Tue 13 Jan | 4:30–5:30pm
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/efc2dd...
NCCH’s Creative Health Leads in Systems programme supports health, care & local government to build capacity.
Join our workshop tomorrow: Tue 13 Jan | 4:30–5:30pm
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/efc2dd...
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
How can systems embed creative health? 🎨
NCCH’s Creative Health Leads in Systems programme supports health, care & local government to build capacity.
Join our workshop tomorrow: Tue 13 Jan | 4:30–5:30pm
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/efc2dd...
NCCH’s Creative Health Leads in Systems programme supports health, care & local government to build capacity.
Join our workshop tomorrow: Tue 13 Jan | 4:30–5:30pm
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/efc2dd...