Creative Health directory

This is where you will find information on some of the key players and major developments in the field of creative health. The directory also features organisations with a specialist interest, as well as links to news, events, resources and opportunities.

If you’re aware of other resources or would like your organisation featured here, please email creativehealth@kcl.ac.uk


A national organisation representing everyone who believes that cultural engagement can transform our health and wellbeing. Search events run by or in partnership with the Alliance Stay in the know with the latest news Discover a range of resources.	Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture, aiming for everyone in England to have access to high quality cultural experiences and be given a chance for their creativity to flourish. Read the Arts Council strategy 2020 - 2030 Find out about the Arts Council open funds Stay abreast of news and announcements.
Supporting London's culture and creative industries is one of the Mayor's top priorities. Read about the current Arts, Culture and Mental Health project Sign up for arts and culture updates.	LAHF aims to develop the role of culture in wellbeing and to promote and support arts in health activity across London and nationally. View the LAHF 2019 events calendar Discover current opportunities Find out the latest news.
An independent foundation which protects and advances human rights and promotes inclusion. Find out about the Foundations' latest publication: Creatively Minded and Ethically Diverse Improving creative opportunities for people with mental health problems from ethnically diverse backgrounds	An independent funder working to help people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling, creative lives. Find out about the work of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Stay informed of upcoming opportunities.
A leader in mental health research and education which supports South London and Maudsley Hospital, its patients, staff & service users. Find out about current projects Discover ways to be involved in the work of the charity.	An independent foundation working with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to improve the health of people in the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. Subscribe for the latest news updates and funding opportunities Stay informed about upcoming events.
A new national network funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of the 2018 Cross-Council Mental Health Plus call to further research into mental health. Join a special interest research group Propose your own Explore the research corner Read the latest news from the network.	Carefully curated academic research from universities and scholars around the world to support the work of the cultural sector. Find research on how cultural engagement benefits health Explore a vast selection of resources

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"Studying the arts, literature, humanities and history relating to nursing practice allows students to understand the place of nursing in a social, cultural, economic, medical, political and historical context. This provides a vital opportunity to develop their ideas about individual patients’ and communities’ experience of health, illness, and receiving nursing care. It also enhances students’ cultural competency and engages them further in the cultural life of the University and our clinical, artistic and historical partners."

Ian Noonan, Head of the Department, Mental Health Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care