National Centre for Creative Health
@ncch
Helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and social care and wider systems. ncch.org.uk
More Than The Diagnosis 🗓️ 16 Sep, 19.30-20.30, Teams Join Dr Grace McGeoch for the 3rd session in a series of Webinars hosted by the GP SIG for Creative Health with the aim to provide space for expert voices, lived experience & connection. Find out more events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4105d6...
Creative Health in Policy: Where Are We Now & Where Next? 🗓️ 23 Sept, 1:30 - 3pm Join @mobcommassets.bsky.social & NCCH for a webinar exploring the progress that has been made in embedding creative health within policy, & opportunities/challenges that lie ahead www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-h...
Are you a #nurse interested in creative health? Join the Nursing Special Interest Group for a Nursing SIG Autumn Summit. The summit is split across 4 online sessions. A practical workshop on 12 Sept, & then 3 free online sessions on 15 Sept. Find out more >> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nursing-sp...
🎨 What role can art play in cancer care? Benjamin Hartley’s PhD (p.25 in the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025) explores how co-curating art can support connection in #cancercare. Report: ncch.org.uk/uploads/NCCH_RSPH-Creative-Health-Research-Round-Up-2025.pdf © Camilla Greenwell
Cultural placemaking and creative health are central to Northumberland County Council’s regeneration programme for Blyth. It exemplifies what can be achieved through a systems-wide approach incorporating culture & creativity in local decision-making! Read more ncch.org.uk/case-studies...
📬 The latest NCCH Health & Care Newsletter is out! This month, check out: Highlights from Healing Arts Birmingham Opportunities to host a Creative Health Lead in your health and care system Updates from the Neighbourhood and Integrated Care Summit Read here: mailchi.mp/4d003b29234d...
Putting people at the heart of health and care 💙 NCCH's Director Alex Coulter shares reflections from the Neighbourhood and Integrated Care Summit at the King’s Fund ncch.org.uk/blog/neighbo...
👩⚕️ Interested in creative health? Catch up on the first two RCGP Special Interest Group for Creative Health webinars: 🩺 The Art of Medicine ncch.org.uk/resources/th... 🌱 Flourishing Spaces in Challenging Times ncch.org.uk/resources/fl...
📊 What does the DHSC Evaluation Strategy 2026 mean for creative health? Our latest blog explores how stronger evaluation and evidence can support the integration of creative health across health and care. 🔗 Read more: ncch.org.uk/news/what-th... Photo by Pexels
Health is shaped by more than healthcare. Our latest blog explores the connections between Health Creation and Creative Health, and how both can support prevention, neighbourhood health and person-centred care. A useful read for health & care leaders. ncch.org.uk/blog/health-...
The latest monthly NCCH newsletter is now available. Featuring: • NCCH's event as part of Healing Arts Birmingham • Latest news on social care reform and NHS ConfedExpo 2026 • House of Lords inquiry on the Built Environment Read it here: mailchi.mp/ncch/july202...
📢 Two NCCH evidence submissions have been selected as written evidence for parliamentary inquiries on Children & Young People’s Mental Health and Early Years. Explore our submissions below: 🔗 CYP Mental Health inquiry: shorturl.at/S7G0R 🔗 Early Years inquiry: shorturl.at/6StBq
📢 Join the next RCGP Creative Health SIG webinar! Flourishing Spaces in Challenging Times 🗓️9 July | ⏰ 19:30–20:30 (on Teams) A participatory session with Prof Louise Younie exploring creativity, connection & lived experience in primary care. 🔗 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b9d5be...
🏙️ The House of Lords Built Environment Committee is inviting ideas for future inquiries. This is an opportunity to highlight how creative health can support healthier behaviours, places & communities. 🗓️ Deadline: 13 July, 11:59pm 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/51...
💭 Neighbourhood health needs creativity. In our latest blog, NCCH’s Head of Programmes, Jayne Howard, reflects on #NHSConfedExpo2026 and why creative health should be part of a mainstream conversation on healthier communities, prevention and partnership working. 🔗 ncch.org.uk/blog/neighbo...
🩺 What role can creative health play in nursing? Our blog reflects on the Nursing SIG for Creative Health Summit, exploring how creativity can support nursing practice, education, leadership & workforce wellbeing through the themes of Being Seen, Being Heard & Being Connected. shorturl.at/1GbUU
📬 The latest NCCH Health & Care Newsletter is here! This month: • Check out the recording and info FAQ for the Creative Health Leads Programme • Events during the #HealingArtsBirmingham • Resource: The Case for Creative Health in Neighbourhood Models mailchi.mp/ba3ac390b8b8...
Want to improve outcomes and ease pressure on health and care services? Creative health initiatives🎨🧶🪴🩰 supports prevention, mental and physical health & recovery. Many health systems are embedding it in pathways and neighbourhood care. See how it could work 👇 ncch.org.uk/how #CreativeHealth
📣 WE ARE HIRING! We're seeking a Creative Health Integration Lead to support the development of creative health within health & care systems. Employed by NCCH & seconded to work alongside the Regional Director of Public Health (South West) at DHSC. Find out more ncch.org.uk/news/creativ...
📣 WE ARE HIRING! *Communications Manager * We're on the look out for a dynamic, pro-active and experienced Communications Manager. Deadline for applications: June 21st 2026 Online Interviews: July 9th 2026 Find out more >> ncch.org.uk/news/communi...
🌿NHS-developed resources, shared by NCCH, highlight how dance can help people living with Parkinson’s improve balance, mobility, coordination and wellbeing and support conversations around staying active through social prescribing and community activity. 🔗ncch.org.uk/resources/lets-dance-parkinsons
NCCH & @mobcommassets.bsky.social report shares how Gloucestershire's ICB has embedded creative health across its system. The report shows that system change begins with early champions who hold both vision and influence. Read here: ncch.org.uk/uploads/Embe... Photo credit: Leylan Ozkan
🎨 What role can art play in cancer care? Benjamin Hartley’s PhD (p.25 in the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025) explores how co-curating art can support connection in #cancercare. Report: ncch.org.uk/uploads/NCCH_RSPH-Creative-Health-Research-Round-Up-2025.pdf © Camilla Greenwell
🫁 Creative health can improve outcomes for people living with respiratory disease. An example is ENO Breathe, a programme for people with long COVID delivered by English National Opera and Imperial College Healthcare. 👉 ncch.org.uk/resources/cr...
The latest monthly NCCH newsletter is now available. Featuring: • NCCH's event as part of Healing Arts Birmingham • Creative Health Leads in Systems Programme • Evidence on healthy ageing & more Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/june202...
🎉 Wigan joins the Creative Health Leads Programme. Initial priorities include children & young people’s mental health & reducing social isolation in older people. ncch.org.uk/news/national-centre-for-creative-health-announces-second-cohort-of-selected-systems-for-creative-health-leads-programme
🎉 South West London has been selected for the Creative Health Leads Programme. The Lead will work across the Integrated Care System to strengthen the role of creative health, connecting activity across boroughs and aligning system-wide priorities. ncch.org.uk/news/nationa...
🎉 Portsmouth is also one of the systems selected for the Creative Health Leads Programme. The role will focus on integrating creative health into neighbourhood teams, key services and priority pathways. Read here: 🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/nationa...
📣 WE ARE HIRING! *Communications Manager * We're on the look out for a dynamic, pro-active and experienced Communications Manager. Deadline for applications: June 21st 2026 Online Interviews: July 9th 2026 Find out more >> ncch.org.uk/news/communi...
📅 Don't forget to register for the RCGP SIG for Creative Health Webinar - The Art of Medicine: How art can teach the human dimension of care in medical education 🕢 3 June 2026, 19:30–20:30, 💻 Online via Teams Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/03e365...