CUMBRIA towards a m a n i f e s t o for arts/health

It was such a pleasure to meet and work with so many inspiring people last week at Rheged. I hope the thoughts I shared and the conversations you had, have stimulated some thoughts towards the  m a n i f e s t o. On this blog page, you'll find some images and words that I started the day off with, alongside some of the comments and provocations from the round-table discussions. 

Participants deep in concentration (or listening to the drums)

Please feel free to add your comments at the bottom of the page and if you want to get in touch with me directly, you can email me at artsforhealth@mmu.ac.uk 
I will provide updates on this blog as well as pulling together emerging strands from this session and others from around the region.


Thank you so much for your contribution and I hope this is the START of our conversations and action. Below are just some initial thoughts and comments from you...

CUMBRIA...Towards a M A N I F E S T O on Prezi

'21^st Century healthcare will increasingly embrace innovation and creativity, and the arts offer a key to engaging with individuals and communities, humanising our health environments and promoting public health and well-being. I am committed to this agenda.'

Mike Farrar CBE

Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation