Creative Health Education Programme
This programme is being developed to offer a range of creative health education projects for children, young people and adults.  The projects explore health and wellbeing issues and enable participants to create artwork about their discoveries. The work is then displayed in the reception and waiting areas of their local health centres. These community exhibitions are enjoyed and admired by patients and other visitors; improving the environment and communicating positive health messages.

Please click here to find out more about projects within this programme

West Park Rehabilitation Hospital Patient Health + Well being Programme  
This programme is currently being developed in consultation with staff, patients and service users.

West Park Rehabilitation Hospital Patient Creative Arts Group
A local artist is facilitating a creative arts group for patients who are referred to the group by therapy staff as part of their rehabilitation process. 

Penn Hospital  Mental Health Occupational Therapy Creative Programme
All mental health occupational therapy services actively promote the use of art and creativity with our service users. Using a variety of media; including painting, drawing, collage, photography, sculpture, textiles and embroidery, ceramics, woodwork, music and jewellery making.  Individuals are encouraged to participate without limitations of age, experience or diagnosis, benefiting from the participation and process of using creativity and art and its impact upon mental wellbeing.

Art and creativity can, and is, used as a means of communication, to improve self-esteem and self-confidence, to distract and to empower, raising the standards of health and well being by using activities which are socially inclusive and without barriers.

For more information about occupational therapy and mental health please contact:
Occupational Therapy Team Leader Penn Hospital
t: 01902 445880

Cultural Life Programme West Park Rehabilitation Hospital and Penn Hospital
The Facilities team organise a range of themed events for patients. The aim is to create a lively and stimulating environment for patients with music activities and entertainment. This fosters a sense of community spirit brings patients and staff together and encourages patients to leave the ward environment to build their confidence.