© creativeshift CIC
Bristol City Council and CreativeShift are co-delivering a new, regional Creative Health Network for Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset.
If you are a creative health practitioner, or you lead creative engagement or participation activities in your organisation that have a health and wellbeing focus, then this network is for you!
Funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, Bristol City Council and Sirona Care and Health.
What do we mean by Creative Health?
Creative health refers to the use of creative activities and approaches, such as arts, crafts, literature, gardening and more - to support and improve health and wellbeing. It also includes innovative ways of delivering health and care services, involving co-production, education and workforce development. It can be applied in various settings such as homes, communities, cultural venues and healthcare environments. Creative health plays a role in:
- Preventing illness
- Promoting healthy behaviours
- Managing long-term conditions
- Supporting treatment and recovery across all stages of life.
Visit
National Centre for Creative Health to find out more.
© creativeshift CIC
Our aims
- Provide peer learning support and networking opportunities.
- Develop regional and cross sector working relationships.
- Nurture existing, and grow new Creative Health ecologies across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our core principles
- Collaboration and Partnership – building strong relationships and sharing knowledge and resources.
- Creativity and Innovation – championing creative approaches to health and wellbeing and supporting innovation.
- Inclusion and Accessibility - Ensuring everyone, regardless of background or ability, can participate.
How to get involved
Join us to help shape this work.
Regular meetings will be held online and
in person during 2026.