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LAHF April 2010 Newsletter
7 April 2010
Welcome to LAHF’s April 2010 newsletter, full to the brim with national and local arts in health news, as well as previews of our events as well as other opportunities and developments in arts and wellbeing. The LAHF monthly newsletter is free of charge and available to all, to sign up visit www.lahf.org.uk and please feel free to forward to any colleagues or friends you think might find it interesting.
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Arts, culture and social space: Can Culture Make You Well? LAHF Event
The next LAHF event is an open public discussion bringing together leading artists and practitioners to look at what art has to offer in improving the health of society. Taking place at Tate Modern on 13th May, Can Culture Make You Well? will look at the issues around the UK’s arts institutions and their impact on health. Up for discussion will be how understanding of the health benefits of the arts has grown over the past 10 years, the pressure on artists to demonstrate the social value of art and how health has affected the programmes delivered by cultural institutions. Chaired by Jude Kelly (tbc), the discussion will include presentations from Sarah Waller of the King’s Fund and Portugal Prints from Westminster MIND describing specific initiatives they have undertaken with Tate Modern’s Community programme. This event is part of Tate Modern’s Tenth Anniversary Celebrations..
Demand for places is anticipated to be high, to register interest e. info@lahf.org.uk
Open Forum, Artists’ Commissions in Health LAHF Event
On 27th May LAHF and arts organisation Matt Roberts Arts will be presenting an open forum for up and coming artists on how to get their work commissioned in the health sector. Taking place at the Matt Roberts Arts gallery on Vyner Street in London, the panel session will include presentations from both commissioners and artists with plenty of opportunity for questions.
Booking is strictly limited, to register interest e. info@lahf.org.uk
Fair Society, Healthy Lives, The Marmot Review National News
Just published is the Fair Society, Healthy Lives, Marmot Review, set up by Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson in response to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Commission on Social Determinants of Health in 2008. Supported by Johnson’s successor Andy Burnham the review was chaired by Michael Marmot, chair of the WHO Commission, and was tasked with gathering the evidence around health inequalities in England and advising on the development of a strategy.
The report unearthed several findings including the figure of 2.5 million years of lost extra life in England due to premature death caused by health inequalities and that there is a definite social gradient in health, a lower social position means worse health, and that action should focus on reducing this gradient.
To read the full report, w. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/gheg/marmotreview
LAHF is currently looking for a new intern for our internship programme. Based at our central London office, we offer an unpaid internship with a minimum commitment of 3 months and 1 day per week for those wishing to learn more about the arts in health sector.
Arts & Wellbeing Development Manager, Willis Newson Opportunities
Willis Newson, an independent arts consultancy working with health, community and education partners in public spaces, specialising in arts and health, is looking to recruit an Arts and Wellbeing Development Manager. Based in Bristol this full time position will provide a strategic lead for arts and wellbeing at Willis Newson.
Closing date for applications is 12th April, e. jo@willisnewson.co.uk
Arts and Mental Health Petition to the Prime Minister National News
An online petition is now running on the 10 Downing Street website asking the Prime Minister to make greater resources available within the NHS and Local Authorities for the use of arts as an aid to recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion for people with mental health problems.
The deadline for signing the petition is 10th July 2010, w: http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Artworks/sign
Sculpture Commission, Finchley Memorial Hospital Opportunities
Finchley Memorial Hospital, London which first opened in 1908,will be replaced by a new building due for completion in 2012, and is looking to commission three new sculptures to commemorate the original building in the new hospital garden.
Deadline for submission of proposals is 30th April 2010, e: frances@francestobin.com
State of the Field Report: Arts in Healthcare 2009 USA News
Sponsored by a number of organisations, including the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, State of the Field: Arts in Healthcare 2009 sets out recommendations and a strategic direction to advance the arts in healthcare in the USA. Among the report’s findings are that nearly half the USA’s healthcare institutions have an arts in healthcare programme, that not only do these programmes improve patients’ overall health outcomes but also have an economic benefit.
To read the full report, w. http://www.thesah.org/doc/reports/ArtsInHealthcare.pdf
International Arts and Health Awards Opportunities
The International Academy for Design and Health has extended the deadline for its international awards to 16th April. An award will be made for the Use of Art in the Patient Environment designed to reward the effective application of any artform to “advance knowledge of the potential of the arts to assist significantly in the therapeutic process.” For more information visit w: www.designandhealth.com
Design for Patient Dignity National News
On 23rd March the results of Design for Patient Dignity, a programme from the Department of Health and Design Council which brought together leading UK designers and manufacturers with frontline healthcare staff to help solve privacy and dignity issues for patients, were unveiled by Health Minister Ann Keen at the Design Council. Among the prototypes were the Universal Patient Gown by fashion designer Ben de Lisi, designed to keep the wearer’s body covered, warm and more comfortable, and BedPod, a patient-controlled private bed environment all hoping to provide patients with a dignified experience during their stay in hospital.
To read more about Design for Patient Dignity, w. www.designcouncil.org.uk/dignity
Building Better Healthcare Awards 2010 Opportunities
Building Better Healthcare announced in March the categories for the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2010. Among the categories for awards are Best Interior Design, Best External Space and Best Use of Visual Arts in Healthcare. Winners will be announced in November.
Deadline for entries is 21st May, w. www.bbhealthcare.co.uk/show.php?page=story&id=1405&story=1405
Music in Healthcare Settings Events
Organised by Musique & Santé and Royal Northern College of Music, ‘Music in Health Settings’ is a series of workshops and presentations for musicians working in health settings. Taking place in Paris, but with a working language of English, the programme takes place over five days, 26 – 30th April 2010, and aims to explore both the theoretical and practical competences necessary to carry out quality musical actions in health settings.
Places cost €900 with some grants available, w. www.musique-sante.org
NHS and environmental efficiency National News
The Sustainable Development Commission is urging health professionals to rate the sustainability of their organisation by signing up to their online toolkit ‘Good Corporate Citizenship’.
Will Day, chairman of the Sustainable Development Commission, said “ The Good Corporate Citizenship Model is designed to help trusts take into account the wider impact of their decision-making, enabling them to cut waste, improve efficiency and save money while reducing their environmental impact and improving the overall health of the community”.
w. www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk
MIND in Hammersmith and Fulham in partnership with the BFI Southbank, the London college of Communication and Goldsmiths is bringing together film programmers, film makers, mental health specialists and those with experience of mental distress for a 2 day open seminar. The seminar will consider the impact of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho on the general perception of mental health, how it is more generally represented on film with screenings of films made by individuals with experience of mental distress.The seminars are free to attend and will take place on 6th and 15th April at BFI Southbank, booking essential t. 0207 928 3232
Communications Manager, Shape Opportunities
Shape, a disability-led arts organisation working to improve access to culture for disabled people, is looking for a Communications Manager. The role will be based in London and lead on all communication activity within the organisation.
Deadline for applications is 7th April, applications@shapearts.org.uk
Creating A Green Action Plan Events
In London on 27th April the Independent Theatre Council will present the one day course Ceating a Green Action Plan. Specifically tailored for those responsible for strategic planning at arts organisations the course will provide a briefing on climate change, the key strategies to ensure success in the low carbon economy, scenario planning and the opportunity for each participant to leave with a clear action plan for their organisation.
Places start from £160 plus VAT, e. training@itc-arts.org
Art Co-ordinator Opportunities
Camden and Islington NHS Trust are looking to recruit an Art Co-ordinator for the Highgate Mental Health Centre. Working with the occupational therapy team the successful candidate will co-ordinate regular professional quality exhibitions and regular arts activities groups with service users.
The deadline for applications is 5pm 15th April, w. www.jobs.nhs.uk
Community Kitchen Gardens Events
Talk the Walk and Groundwork London will co-present a free networking meeting on 21st April to discuss community kitchen gardens and their contribution to local health and wellbeing. The meeting, in Ladbroke Grove, London from 4.30 – 7pm, will bring together professionals from urban agriculture, the built environment, urban design, landscape architecture, housing and transport planning.. The meeting will be preceded by a tour of nearby community gardens at 3pm. The event is free but places are limited and must be booked, w. www.rethinkingcities.net/talkshops/
Museum Objects in Healthcare, Survey Research
University College Museums and Collections, andUniversity College London Hospital Arts are conducting research into the wider role of museum objects in healthcare as part of their Heritage in Hospitals project. Both organisations are keen to include the views of those working in arts and health in their research.
w. https://opinio.ucl.ac.uk/s?s=8666
Funding and Delivering Creative Projects Event
On 24th April, Kidikwa Creative Arts will present a one day workshop in Croydon exploring how to get funding for creative projects. Aimed at Arts Therapists and Creative practitioners, the workshop will include how to set up a voluntary organisation, applying for funding, marketing and publicity and delivering your project.
Places cost £55, e. Tasha_colbert@yahoo.co.uk
Inclusive Music Training Events
This April, inclusive music and arts providers Joy of Sound are running three one day trainings courses in accessible music workshop facilitation. Taking place in Vauxhall on 9th, 16th and 23rd April the courses will involve instrument adaptation and the role of music in promoting wellbeing and personal and social development, and would suit music workers, carers, educators, therapists or those with an interest in disability arts.
Places are £60, e. training@joyofsound.net
National Patient Environment and the Arts Conference Events
Presented by Building Better Healthcare, the third annual National Patient Environment and the Arts Conference will take place in Central London on 21st April. This one day conference aims, among other things, to identify good practice, provide tools to develop and sustain an arts programme and learn from other PCTs how to develop fundraising. Speakers will include Susan Francis, Special Advisor for Health at CABE and Beatrice Fraenkel, Chairman at Mersey Care NHS Trust.
Full price fees are £395 but LAHF has negotiated a 10% reduction for its newsletter subscribers – to get the discount, quote reference “LAHF10”, e: events@ark-group.com
If you have any items you would like to be considered for the May issue of the LAHF newsletter please email them to info@lahf.org.uk by 25th April. We always welcome input and feedback so please feel free to email us at info@lahf.org.uk