The Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme was launched in June 2013 and provides self-help reading for adults based on cognitive behavioural therapy for a range of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, phobias and some eating disorders. This case study by The Reading Agency, describes how iCope – Islington Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Service … Read more
This publication from the Western Australian Department of Culture and the Arts features 10 case studies that show the role arts can play in helping to build inclusive, cohesive groups and address health and social concerns.
This study by US based consultancy WolfBrown was commissioned by the Musical Connections program of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. In 2011, on the back of the apparent success that Musical Connections had on impacting participant’s lives, Carnegie Hall made a decision to roll the program out on a national level. In preparation for this … Read more
Museums, libraries and archives have a role to play in achieving important community and local authority agendas. This report gives numerous examples of how the sector makes a unique and effective contribution to the following areas: building stronger and safer communities, helping children and young people, improving adult health and well-being and building a strong … Read more
Key to the success of the arts and cultural sector’s ‘design for transition’ will be the people who work in, and with, its organisations. Learn more about plans to identify the 21st-century competencies that already drive success in the arts and cultural sector, and how they might be developed in people to create environments in … Read more
This article focusses on what it is that nurtures and nourishes us as individuals. The author argues that there are two things that often prevent us from achieving our goals – resistance (stopping ourselves from doing the things we want to do) and taking action (actually putting into practice the things that will get us closer to where … Read more
Organisations are more readily working in partnership to create various initiatives and approaches to improve health and well-being. Whilst cultural organisations are committed to this there is a need to evidence the impact and efficacy of work with health sector organisations. This publication is split into three sections. The first includes a model of well-being … Read more
The aim of this handbook is to help theatre organisations understand how audiences experience their work. It presents a new model for describing the audience experience, along with standard survey templates and guidance on how to use them in the context of a project evaluation.
The centre for wellbeing at nef was commissioned by the UK Government’s Foresight programme to develop a set of evidence-based actions to improve personal well-being. This report outlines the key findings from the study which firstly focused on the development of a list of evidence-based actions for enhancing wellbeing and then secondly the messaging of those selected actions, … Read more
This case study describes the ‘Arts on Prescription goes for a Walk’ programme – an innovative development of an already existing scheme. The project attracted ten adults suffering from a range of mental health issues who used natural materials found in a parkland to create temporary installations. You’ll find a description of the project, alongside key … Read more