News
Summer 2006
The department has been buzzing with activity over the last few months as both the Invest to Save and Arts for Health team juggle their activity. The research element of the project has been granted university ethical approval for its research protocol and is awaiting the results of it’s submission for COREC ethical approval. Once secured, it will ensure our research methodology is robust and watertight.
Our relationship with the BBC and National Institute for Mental Health in England, North West (NIMHE) resulted in a stunning radio drama, written by award winning writer, Amanda Dalton being broadcast on Radio 4 on January 21st. The play; STRIKE, explored the issue of self harm and relationships within the family. Details of the broadcast can be found at www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/fridayplay/pip/d2awx/
NIMHE and the ISP team are planning to facilitate some sessions with people affected by self-harm, using the play to explore the role of drama and the media on public attitudes and behaviour.
Plans are being made for the dissemination of our work in 2007 and a World Symposium is planned for April 2007 following on from the CHARTS 99 conference. A significant strand of next years conference will focus on research and evidence. Check out this site and the Arts for Health site for regular updates.
Networking
The Invest to Save: Arts in Health team have facilitated and are contributing to a broad range of networking events across the region including:
- The North Lancashire/South Cumbria arts and health network, Create 2 Connect
- The Greater Manchester Arts and Health Network
- The Sefton and Knowsley Arts and Health Day
- The Music and Health Day at MMU
- In July 2005 we held a regional networking event at the university. A full summary of the day can be downloaded Networking day report (PDF)
Advocacy and Training
We've contributed to a wide range of National and Regional projects including:
- Delivering a key note speech at the Creating + Health Conference in Cumbria and at the the Viva Blackpool Conference. Download the Creating + Health report (PDF).
- Facilitating briefings to Local Authority Arts Officers
- Undertaking a Visioning Day with Allerdale and Copelend Local Strategic Partnership
- Briefing the North West Public Health Special Projects Team
- Briefing Arts Council England, North West
We are about to deliver a high level training and advocacy programme with the three Public Health Networks, Health Trusts, Local Strategic Partnerships and coal face workers. This will bring together national and regional examples of excellence from the cultural and arts world and will focus on highlighting practice that has had a direct impact on the health agenda. We are currently seeking expressions of interest from creative practitioners who would like to be involved in this project. More details.
Project Development
As well as delivering on its core objectives, the Invest to Save: Arts in Health team are developing projects across the region including:
- Supporting Liverpool Culture Company
- Developing the Oldham PCT LIFT programme
- Working to develop Regional and National Arts and Health Strategies
- Planning the BBC Radio 4 Self Harm project
- Developing a Manchester Culture and Health Strategy with LIME and other partners
- Taught course development at undergraduate and post graduate levels
- Ongoing consultancy
- Developing CPD training for both Arts and Health practitioners
To find out about any of these projects or enquire about Arts for Health consultancy charges, please get in touch with us.
Networking Day
Stockport Inquiry Day
Stockport Arts in Health at the Houses of Parliament