(1/2) Join us in welcoming Gemma Alldred, our new freelance Arts and Health Lead. Gemma will be helping to strengthen the Arts and Health network in Dorset and exploring how we can all create more opportunities and programmes in Creative Health. #CreativityandWellbeingWeek

Interested in how culture can make fundamental changes to lives of people in Dorset (and beyond)? Want to work with experienced cultural and civic leaders? Have a good strategic mind and excellent finance skills? Check out this opportunity 👇 theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk/news/jobs-and-…

Conversations through Theatre - New project starting soon with Community Action Network (CAN) & @HealthyDorset. Opportunities to get involved pls RT #HelpAndKindness Dorset Mind Dorset Mental Health Forum @DorsetMHA cocreate.org.uk/2023/11/16/new…

We'd love to share our new show with you! We're touring in Feb 24 ... would you like us to visit your group or community? More info in the link! Dorset Mind Sports and Social by Dorset Mental Health Forum Dorset Mental Health Forum @DorsetMHA RMHM Rural Mental Health Matters 💜🙌🥰 ...? get in touch! cocreate.org.uk/2024/01/15/did…

Excited to be in #westhowe with our Theatre Group who are performing ‘Did Not Attend’ more dates coming up cocreate.org.uk/book-your-tick…

Join members of our #theatre group for a short Acting & Performing course starts May 2nd! Open to people in #MentalHealth #Recovery - 301.nz/Ixk3 #CreativeHealth NHS Dorset Dorset Mind Dorset Mental Health Forum The Old School House The Outsiders Project @HealthyDorset #HelpAndKindness

EXCITED!!! The first session in our Acting & Performing short course starts in #Boscombe today! Bringing together existing members of our theatre group with new people to develop skills for making shows! #CreativeHealthDorset #theatre #ArtsAndHealth

"Best session ever" - what fantastic feedback to get in our inbox from one of our participants on the Acting & Performing course led by our own Gemma Alldred New courses coming for Autumn - sign up to our newsletter to get details when they're launched shorturl.at/fCg15

Join us in Boscombe as we raise awareness for #SuicidePrevention and showcase a wide range of incredible local support available for mental health challenges. We're also excited to open the doors to our brand-new drop-in hub in Boscombe!🥳 #SuicidePreventionDay

New Creative Courses for Autumn! Online, #Bournemouth #Poole & #Hamworthy Free to take part. Open to people who feel creativity could help them better manage their #MentalHealth #HelpAndKindness Help & Care Dorset Mind NHS Dorset #CreativeHealthDorset #CreativeHealth

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay - and every day - we're working to #ChangeTheNarrative and help more people live fulfilling lives. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that you’re not alone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we are here to help. #WSPD2024

Couldn't have put it better myself, why art and healthcare are partners in creating better outcomes for patients... beautiful, accessible watch on how and why this works #CreativeHealth #CreativeHealthDorset youtube.com/watch?v=23mve5…

It’s all about the ‘flow’ … this is such a crucial part of how creativity supports mental health and wellbeing. That special place we find in ourselves when we’re being creative #CreativeHealthDorset theguardian.com/the-formula-to…

Our CoDirector Gemma Alldred is off to a The National Centre for Creative Health event in Wiltshire today to talk about #CreativeHealthDorset and the development work she’s supporting with Arts Development Company & NHS Dorset 👏 😁🥳 Penny - Creative Health Specialist

We know that Mental Health matters, and we know that staying creative and developing creativity can be a vital part of recovering & staying well. Creativity is good for your MH; check out the #CreativeHealthReview to discover more #WorldMentalHealthDay #CreativeHealthDorset

Thinking about joining our theatre group? You should come along this! Call out to join us for an online session - find out what happens in our group, and help us plan new courses and projects in 2025! cocreate.org.uk/2024/10/31/cal…

Create:Connect- New Term for 2025 - now open for booking! 🎨Short Courses 🎭Creative Subjects 🪇 Supporting Recovery ➡️rb.gy/8qtykk @dorset_mh_forum @dorsetmind Community Action Network (CAN) Dorset Recovery Education @helpandkindnessuk @HealthyDorset #CreativeHealthDorset #MentalHealth

We're proud to be part of the long history of Arts & Health practice in the UK - the APPG on Creative Health is a great way to influence and advocate for us all at national level. We're excited to see the next phase unfold 👏