Over recent years, there has been a growing understanding of the impact that creative or cultural activity can have on health and wellbeing. Join us for an afternoon of lively panels and performances which we hope will inspire you to cover the subject in your future work.

We are beginning to see the subject being represented in the media. Recent documentaries including Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure and Darcey Bussell: Dancing for Happiness both highlighted the transformative power of creativity. This event will include speakers from both films to examine how this subject is being approached as well as what the appetite is for future commissions.

The event is primarily for members of the media including journalists, drama writers and producers and aims to demystify creative wellbeing activity. We also want to showcase some of the incredible work being done in this field and feature some case studies as an inspiration for those working in the media. This isn’t just for those working in health or the arts this is an event to show how this subject can be used in drama, soaps, documentaries and features.

The keynote speaker for this event is Angela Samata who is former Chair of the Survivors of the Bereaved by Suicide, an arts professional and presenter of BBC1 Life After Suicide. She has recently completed a Winston Churchill Fellowship where she travelled to the USA and Japan to witness best practice in Outsider Art.

Panel 1 – Broadcasting the message

We are seeing an emergence of factual entertainment featuring Arts and Health activity. We speak to those who are doing it well and question what place the subject has in news and drama.

Camilla Lewis, CEO Curve Media (Our Dementia Choir)

Sebastian Crutch, Professor of Neuropsychology at the Dementia Research Centre (Expert in Our Dementia Choir)

Ross Wilson, Creative Director Matchlight (Dancing to Happiness)

Richard Bentley, Executive Producer Postcard Productions (Stranger on the Bridge)

Daisy Fancourt, Wellcome Research Fellow at UCL, (BBC Everyday Creativity project)

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Showcase

BREATHE Magic, young magician and Ambassador Josh will perform and talk about how magic camp helped him gain skills, confidence and improved motor skills.

London Bubble, Creative Elders offers older adults opportunities to connect and create. Through the sharing of stories, making theatre, exploring dance, music and movement the programme brings people together.

Move, Dance, Feel, An innovative dance project helping women affected by cancer to reconnect with their bodies and access group support.

Panel 2 – Myth busting and Social Prescribing, buzzword or a future health model?

What is and isn’t arts and health and what is social prescribing? Why is the NHS so keen? Will it benefit the people it is aimed at or just pass the problem onto voluntary services?

Angela Samata (Chair), Campaigner, Arts Professional and Presenter

Daniel Regan, Artist and Director Free Space Project

Sir Sam Everington, GP Bromley By Bow, Chair of NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group, Chair of the London Clinical Commissioning Council

Richard Ings, Arts Council England

Rosie Dow, Interim Director BREATHE Arts, Health, Research

Katherine Greening, Coordinator Anstee Bridge

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FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The venue is near to a number of tube stations, nearest is Euston.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email info@LAHF.co.uk

What's the refund policy?

Full refund 7 days before

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No we have online registration

Can I update my registration information?

Yes

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes