1. Development of an Integrated Participatory Arts Programme
ARTS & HEALTH
Development of an Integrated Participatory Arts Programme

2. Objectives
Establish a weekly integrated drop in programme of participatory arts in Central Nuneaton.
Support people with Mental health issues.
Develop a body of rigorous evidence of impact on the wellbeing of participants
Increase local capacity

3. Pilot Schemes GP-led Health Centre District General Hospital
Well-being Centre for people with ongoing mental health issues
Day Clinic for those recovering from mental health problems
Four different type of health organisations
Referrals through host organisations
Targeting mental health issues
Working in safe environments

4. Arts Intervention Consultation Engagement, access and collaboration
Link Coordinator
Integrating the evaluation process
Celebration of Achievement

5. The creative Journey Safe environment Flexible and adaptable approach
Lots of choices
Problem solving & taking risks
Challenging expectations
Skill sharing and collaboration

6. Celebrating Achievement
‘Arts Trail’ in Local Community Venues
Host venues based in central Nuneaton:
Guidepost Community Café
Nuneaton Library
St Nicolas Community Centre
Participants valuing themselves and being valued by others

7. Integrated Project St Nicolas Community Centre
Central location
Accessible
Friendly
Appropriate
Integrated Project
Criteria for establishing the Integrated project included:
Important that is was sited in a central location
Easily accessible by public transport from all around the community
Accessible space
A flexible and friendly environment to work in which supports the project activity.
Appropriate space for a variety of activities accommodating messy when needed.

8. Impact and Legacy Participant development
Increased confidence & self esteem
Ability to make choices
Individual coping strategies
Transferable skills
New relationships & friends
Increased local capacity
Training & work opportunities
Local artist involvement
New partners and networking opportunities
difficulties.

9. Project Partners With gratitude for funding provided by:
WCC County Arts Team
Research & Evaluation by
Cultural Consortium with
Nottingham Trent University