Resources + Articles (List) | Creative Synthesist

Scroll through to explore a range of videos, blogs and guidance resources developed by Creative Synthesist.
Please note, many of these creative health resources are hosted on external sites and will open in a new window.

Featured Resources

Creative Health at a Glance: Core20PLUS5, Major Conditions, & Falls Prevention

A booklet showcasing stand-out evidence on the impact of creative health, in reference to NHS priorities.

The Creative Health Communication Framework

Do you want to better express the mental health and wellbeing benefits of artistic services? This booklet supports you, via twelve communication frames.

Creative Health Across the System - Explainer Video

Interviewing four leaders from NCCH's champions network of senior health leaders, Jane unearths how creativity shows up in different health contexts.

Other Resources and Blogs

Arts and Cultural Engagement as a Vital Public Health Asset: Policy Briefing

Recommendations for better Creative Health Promotion, to improve public knowledge and access to culture.

Creative Health in the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland ICS Region

An information resource for Creative Health advocates in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Navigating Creative Health Advocacy at ICB Board Meetings

In this blog post, I provide a guide to understanding and leveraging ICB board meetings for creative health advocacy.

The Place of Creativity in Public Health: Researchers' perspectives

The second panel of our Creative Public Health event, discussed the potential of a research network in the Midlands.

Creative Health at a Glance - blog, booklet and posters

Your one-stop page for accessing the Creative Health at a Glance resources, including an overview blog and a variety of printable posters.

Creative Approaches to Health & Wellbeing: A Neurodivergent Perspective

A lived experience account of using creative health to support neurodivergent thinking and behaviour.

The Place of Creative Health in LGBTQIA+ Personalised Care

This article outlines five ways that creative health can support the mental health of LGBTQIA+ people, using a wide range of real world examples.

First Reflections on the ‘10 Year Plan’: Opportunities for Creative Health

How Creative Health might play a part in delivering the Government's 10 Year Health Plan.

Midlands Creative Health Innovation:
Event Highlights from the MAC

A summary of Midlands Arts Centre's event, on local creative health initiatives and developments.

Action Planning: A Method for Following Up with Creative Health Advocates

This article supports you in developing an action plan through four easy steps. An example for Dudley is provided.

The Place of Creativity in Public Health: Perspectives from Directors of Public Health

This video recording is the first of two panel discussions that featured at our Creative Public Health event.

Workforce Wellbeing and Cultural Change, via Creative Health

An event recording and key takeaways showcasing four creative health leaders discussing workforce wellbeing.

Queering Creative Health

Access the event recording from DMU's 'Queering Creative Health' event. The event was hosted by Jane and featured representatives from Queer Circle.

Immersive Arts and Creative Health

Immersive Arts funding is open soon! Backed by research, this article explores how immersive technologies are used within the field of creative health.

Arts in Hospitals: a Synthesis of Insights

In this article, we hear from three members of the Midlands Arts in Hospitals network to better understand their roles and context.

Creative Public Health: A synthesis of opinion from experts in the field

Eight experts from the field share their insights on Creative Public Health in a variety of contexts.

Anti-Racism and Ethnic Diversity in Creative Health

This page contains an event recording, an overview of contributions and findings, as well as anti-racism resources.

The Impact of Cultural Compacts in Promoting Creative Health Activity

A blog summary and event recording capturing the perspectives of seven cultural compact representatives.

Shining a Light on Social Prescribing

This article summarises the insights of a social prescribing event hosted at Lincoln Arts Centre, featuring creatives from across the Midlands.

Scroll through to explore a range of videos, blogs and guidance resources developed by Creative Synthesist. Please note, many of these creative health resources are hosted on external sites and will open in a new window.