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
📢 NCCH will be joining the MCA Team mobcommassets.bsky.social on 11 Dec for a webinar on how Creative Health has been embedded in Gloucestershire’s ICS — one of England’s most developed examples of system-wide creative health integration.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
📢 NCCH will be joining the MCA Team mobcommassets.bsky.social on 11 Dec for a webinar on how Creative Health has been embedded in Gloucestershire’s ICS — one of England’s most developed examples of system-wide creative health integration.
Register 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-...
Register 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-...
📢 Submit your creative health research by Sun 30 Nov!
NCCH & @rsph.bsky.social are looking for submissions for the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025.
Watch 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQ3...
Click here to find out more👉 ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
NCCH & @rsph.bsky.social are looking for submissions for the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025.
Watch 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQ3...
Click here to find out more👉 ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📢 Submit your creative health research by Sun 30 Nov!
NCCH & @rsph.bsky.social are looking for submissions for the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025.
Watch 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQ3...
Click here to find out more👉 ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
NCCH & @rsph.bsky.social are looking for submissions for the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025.
Watch 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQ3...
Click here to find out more👉 ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
The November issue of NCCH’s Health & Care Newsletter is out!
Explore post-event highlights from the APPG on Creative Health roundtable & new blogs & upcoming events.
Read 👉 mailchi.mp/987d3f7a5e28...
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#CreativeHealth #HealthAndCare
Explore post-event highlights from the APPG on Creative Health roundtable & new blogs & upcoming events.
Read 👉 mailchi.mp/987d3f7a5e28...
Subscribe 👉 eepurl.com/jb8ZfU
#CreativeHealth #HealthAndCare
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The November issue of NCCH’s Health & Care Newsletter is out!
Explore post-event highlights from the APPG on Creative Health roundtable & new blogs & upcoming events.
Read 👉 mailchi.mp/987d3f7a5e28...
Subscribe 👉 eepurl.com/jb8ZfU
#CreativeHealth #HealthAndCare
Explore post-event highlights from the APPG on Creative Health roundtable & new blogs & upcoming events.
Read 👉 mailchi.mp/987d3f7a5e28...
Subscribe 👉 eepurl.com/jb8ZfU
#CreativeHealth #HealthAndCare
📢 Earlier this week the APPG on Creative Health met to discuss how creative health can strengthen Neighbourhood Health Services across 43 places.
NCCH’s latest briefing sets out key recommendations.
Watch the recording + see the briefing & speaker bios 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/appg-ne...
NCCH’s latest briefing sets out key recommendations.
Watch the recording + see the briefing & speaker bios 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/appg-ne...
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📢 Earlier this week the APPG on Creative Health met to discuss how creative health can strengthen Neighbourhood Health Services across 43 places.
NCCH’s latest briefing sets out key recommendations.
Watch the recording + see the briefing & speaker bios 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/appg-ne...
NCCH’s latest briefing sets out key recommendations.
Watch the recording + see the briefing & speaker bios 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/appg-ne...
For #InternationalMensDay, we’re shining a light on the power of creativity in men’s lives.
From music and making to movement and storytelling, creative spaces give men room to breathe, connect, heal and belong.
👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
From music and making to movement and storytelling, creative spaces give men room to breathe, connect, heal and belong.
👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
For #InternationalMensDay, we’re shining a light on the power of creativity in men’s lives.
From music and making to movement and storytelling, creative spaces give men room to breathe, connect, heal and belong.
👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
From music and making to movement and storytelling, creative spaces give men room to breathe, connect, heal and belong.
👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
This #InternationalMensDay, we celebrate how creative health supports mens' mental wellbeing, helping them connect, express and build resilience through music, movement, gardening, storytelling and more.
Read more here 👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
#CreativeHealth
Read more here 👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
#CreativeHealth
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This #InternationalMensDay, we celebrate how creative health supports mens' mental wellbeing, helping them connect, express and build resilience through music, movement, gardening, storytelling and more.
Read more here 👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
#CreativeHealth
Read more here 👉 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
#CreativeHealth
Commissioning Creative Health: What to Ask, What to Expect
If you’re commissioning creative health, start with the right questions: What does the data tell us? How do we co-design with communities?
Read more here: ncch.org.uk/blog/commiss...
If you’re commissioning creative health, start with the right questions: What does the data tell us? How do we co-design with communities?
Read more here: ncch.org.uk/blog/commiss...
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Commissioning Creative Health: What to Ask, What to Expect
If you’re commissioning creative health, start with the right questions: What does the data tell us? How do we co-design with communities?
Read more here: ncch.org.uk/blog/commiss...
If you’re commissioning creative health, start with the right questions: What does the data tell us? How do we co-design with communities?
Read more here: ncch.org.uk/blog/commiss...
Creative Health supports wellbeing & prevention in communities.
Before the 17 Nov APPG Roundtable (co-hosted by NCCH) 👇
💬 How can creative health shape neighbourhood care?
Comment below
Join the event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
Before the 17 Nov APPG Roundtable (co-hosted by NCCH) 👇
💬 How can creative health shape neighbourhood care?
Comment below
Join the event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Creative Health supports wellbeing & prevention in communities.
Before the 17 Nov APPG Roundtable (co-hosted by NCCH) 👇
💬 How can creative health shape neighbourhood care?
Comment below
Join the event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
Before the 17 Nov APPG Roundtable (co-hosted by NCCH) 👇
💬 How can creative health shape neighbourhood care?
Comment below
Join the event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
On tomorrow! NCCH is delighted to be joining the MCA Team
mobcommassets.bsky.social tomorrow, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight for the Government’s 10 Year Health plan! Register here
➡️ tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
mobcommassets.bsky.social tomorrow, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight for the Government’s 10 Year Health plan! Register here
➡️ tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
On tomorrow! NCCH is delighted to be joining the MCA Team
mobcommassets.bsky.social tomorrow, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight for the Government’s 10 Year Health plan! Register here
➡️ tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
mobcommassets.bsky.social tomorrow, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight for the Government’s 10 Year Health plan! Register here
➡️ tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
🎨 What happens when creativity becomes part of health & care? A report from NCCH, funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social with match funding from The Baring Foundation, shares insights on embedding creative health across England. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5a2yybcr
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🎨 What happens when creativity becomes part of health & care? A report from NCCH, funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social with match funding from The Baring Foundation, shares insights on embedding creative health across England. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5a2yybcr
NCCH is looking for a new Trustee to help shape the future of Creative Health in the UK. If you have experience in social care or local authority leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
📅 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
Image from Unsplash
🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
📅 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
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November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NCCH is looking for a new Trustee to help shape the future of Creative Health in the UK. If you have experience in social care or local authority leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
📅 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
Image from Unsplash
🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
📅 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
Image from Unsplash
Wonderful to see European countries embracing #SocialPrescribing and creative approaches, inspired by UK systems!
👏 Congrats to our Trustee Debs Teale for this German Health News feature.
Read in English via Google Translate:
www.rnd.de/gesundheit/w...
👏 Congrats to our Trustee Debs Teale for this German Health News feature.
Read in English via Google Translate:
www.rnd.de/gesundheit/w...
Ein Rezept gegen die Einsamkeit
Soziale Kontakte auf Rezept sind in Großbritannien geläufig, erste Versuche gibt es jetzt auch in Deutschland und der EU. Wie ein Hausarzt aus Brandenburg die Maßnahme umsetzt und welche Rolle eine Li...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Wonderful to see European countries embracing #SocialPrescribing and creative approaches, inspired by UK systems!
👏 Congrats to our Trustee Debs Teale for this German Health News feature.
Read in English via Google Translate:
www.rnd.de/gesundheit/w...
👏 Congrats to our Trustee Debs Teale for this German Health News feature.
Read in English via Google Translate:
www.rnd.de/gesundheit/w...
NCCH is delighted to be joining the MCA Team
mobcommassets.bsky.social on 13 Nov, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight in relation to the Government’s 10 Year Health plan & within the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare system.
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
mobcommassets.bsky.social on 13 Nov, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight in relation to the Government’s 10 Year Health plan & within the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare system.
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
NCCH is delighted to be joining the MCA Team
mobcommassets.bsky.social on 13 Nov, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight in relation to the Government’s 10 Year Health plan & within the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare system.
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
mobcommassets.bsky.social on 13 Nov, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight in relation to the Government’s 10 Year Health plan & within the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare system.
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
📣 How can #CreativeHealth strengthen Neighbourhood Health Services?
Ahead of the APPG Roundtable (17 Nov, 2–4pm, co-hosted by NCCH), we want your views 👇
💬 What would a creative, community-led service look like?
Comment below & Join the virtual event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
Ahead of the APPG Roundtable (17 Nov, 2–4pm, co-hosted by NCCH), we want your views 👇
💬 What would a creative, community-led service look like?
Comment below & Join the virtual event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
November 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
📣 How can #CreativeHealth strengthen Neighbourhood Health Services?
Ahead of the APPG Roundtable (17 Nov, 2–4pm, co-hosted by NCCH), we want your views 👇
💬 What would a creative, community-led service look like?
Comment below & Join the virtual event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
Ahead of the APPG Roundtable (17 Nov, 2–4pm, co-hosted by NCCH), we want your views 👇
💬 What would a creative, community-led service look like?
Comment below & Join the virtual event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea0a8...
New from NCCH: From Care Homes to Community Centres explores how #CreativeHealth is transforming social care — helping people live well & stay connected.
Read the blog 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/from-ca...
Read the blog 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/from-ca...
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
New from NCCH: From Care Homes to Community Centres explores how #CreativeHealth is transforming social care — helping people live well & stay connected.
Read the blog 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/from-ca...
Read the blog 👇
ncch.org.uk/blog/from-ca...
🌿 How can you put implement #creativehealth strategies?
Our NCCH resource shares information on designing & delivering creative health programmes, from finding partners to measuring impact.
Read more: 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
Image Credit: Plus One © Eartha Johnson
Our NCCH resource shares information on designing & delivering creative health programmes, from finding partners to measuring impact.
Read more: 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
Image Credit: Plus One © Eartha Johnson
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🌿 How can you put implement #creativehealth strategies?
Our NCCH resource shares information on designing & delivering creative health programmes, from finding partners to measuring impact.
Read more: 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
Image Credit: Plus One © Eartha Johnson
Our NCCH resource shares information on designing & delivering creative health programmes, from finding partners to measuring impact.
Read more: 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/im...
Image Credit: Plus One © Eartha Johnson
🎥 How can #CreativeHealth transform public health & prevention?
Watch new NCCH videos sharing expert insights on creative approaches in health systems 👇
Public Health 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pu...
Prevention 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
Explore more 👉 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
Watch new NCCH videos sharing expert insights on creative approaches in health systems 👇
Public Health 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pu...
Prevention 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
Explore more 👉 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🎥 How can #CreativeHealth transform public health & prevention?
Watch new NCCH videos sharing expert insights on creative approaches in health systems 👇
Public Health 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pu...
Prevention 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
Explore more 👉 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
Watch new NCCH videos sharing expert insights on creative approaches in health systems 👇
Public Health 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pu...
Prevention 🔹 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
Explore more 👉 ncch.org.uk/resources/pr...
#CreativeHealth brings together communities, the voluntary sector, local government & the NHS to tackle health inequalities, shifting the focus from treatment to prevention.
Explore more in our NCCH resource 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/re...
#HealthInequalities #Prevention #CommunityHealth #NHS
Explore more in our NCCH resource 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/re...
#HealthInequalities #Prevention #CommunityHealth #NHS
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
#CreativeHealth brings together communities, the voluntary sector, local government & the NHS to tackle health inequalities, shifting the focus from treatment to prevention.
Explore more in our NCCH resource 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/re...
#HealthInequalities #Prevention #CommunityHealth #NHS
Explore more in our NCCH resource 👇
ncch.org.uk/resources/re...
#HealthInequalities #Prevention #CommunityHealth #NHS
📰 Stay connected with creative health! Our monthly 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 newsletter is designed for professionals working across health, care, and the creative health sector.
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🍃 Read the October issue here: mailchi.mp/17f5bc425db1...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📰 Stay connected with creative health! Our monthly 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 newsletter is designed for professionals working across health, care, and the creative health sector.
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🍃 Read the October issue here: mailchi.mp/17f5bc425db1...
Creative health is a vital part of social prescribing. Our new blog explores how Arts on Prescription can support people from improving mental health and reducing stress on local care systems.
ncch.org.uk/blog/arts-on...
ncch.org.uk/blog/arts-on...
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Creative health is a vital part of social prescribing. Our new blog explores how Arts on Prescription can support people from improving mental health and reducing stress on local care systems.
ncch.org.uk/blog/arts-on...
ncch.org.uk/blog/arts-on...
At our NCCH webinar on #CreativeHealth & the NHS 10-Year Plan, Melody Dhinda-Rees (NHS North East London ICB) shared how working with Cardboard Citizens brought lived experience to life in the UK’s first Homeless Health Strategy.
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
At our NCCH webinar on #CreativeHealth & the NHS 10-Year Plan, Melody Dhinda-Rees (NHS North East London ICB) shared how working with Cardboard Citizens brought lived experience to life in the UK’s first Homeless Health Strategy.
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY
NCCH is delighted to be joining the MCA Team @mobcommassets.bsky.social on 13 Nov, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight in relation to the Government’s 10 Year Health plan & within the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare system.Join us
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
October 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
NCCH is delighted to be joining the MCA Team @mobcommassets.bsky.social on 13 Nov, 2- 3.30pm, for a webinar looking at the programme’s relevance & foresight in relation to the Government’s 10 Year Health plan & within the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare system.Join us
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
tinyurl.com/3y458mdv
📘 The Creative Industries Council has published a Health & Wellbeing Forum 2025 Report, in partnership with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social highlighting how creative & cultural activities improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, and help the NHS: www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/download-hub...
CIC Health & Wellbeing Forum 2025 Report - Download Hub: The Creative Industries
A cross sector group of experts advises greater use of innovative creative health approaches to help the UK meet long-term challenges. Download now in the Download Hub.
www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
📘 The Creative Industries Council has published a Health & Wellbeing Forum 2025 Report, in partnership with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social highlighting how creative & cultural activities improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, and help the NHS: www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/download-hub...
📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?
NCCH & RSPH are launching the first Creative Health Research Round-Up — showcasing the latest evidence in creative health.
🕛 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝟯𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Submit your work
ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
NCCH & RSPH are launching the first Creative Health Research Round-Up — showcasing the latest evidence in creative health.
🕛 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝟯𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Submit your work
ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
October 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?
NCCH & RSPH are launching the first Creative Health Research Round-Up — showcasing the latest evidence in creative health.
🕛 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝟯𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Submit your work
ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
NCCH & RSPH are launching the first Creative Health Research Round-Up — showcasing the latest evidence in creative health.
🕛 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝟯𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Submit your work
ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...
At our NCCH webinar on #CreativeHealth & the NHS 10-Year Plan, Dr Ananta Dave (NHS Black Country ICB) shared how creativity transforms mental health care.
From poetry in clinics to amplifying unheard voices — creative expression fosters connection & cultural sensitivity.
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY
From poetry in clinics to amplifying unheard voices — creative expression fosters connection & cultural sensitivity.
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY
October 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
At our NCCH webinar on #CreativeHealth & the NHS 10-Year Plan, Dr Ananta Dave (NHS Black Country ICB) shared how creativity transforms mental health care.
From poetry in clinics to amplifying unheard voices — creative expression fosters connection & cultural sensitivity.
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY
From poetry in clinics to amplifying unheard voices — creative expression fosters connection & cultural sensitivity.
👉 youtu.be/HqYiFmJDhqY