A project bringing together different art forms to explore people’s experiences and responses to the pandemic

We have been working in partnership with Virgin and West Midlands Trains to enhance Stafford Station with artwork based on the theme - What Makes You Feel Happy and Safe.

We are showcasing artwork by service users at St Georges and Redwoods.

YOGA! a great support for busy lives. Running at Redwoods during the Autumn with teacher Emma Jane "friendly class suitable for all levels - helps to strengthen muscles and the relaxation calms the mind"

Songs for You provides fortnightly singing sessions for people with dementia, their carers and older adults experiencing isolation to come together and sing a range of well-known songs plus some new ones in a safe and friendly environment. The project is vital for people who love music and singing or just want to be somewhere joyous and friendly – where they can share interests with others. There is always a chance for a cuppa and a piece of cake, plus laughter as well as plenty of singing.

Artwork and photographs with positive messages of wellbeing have gone on display at Tamworth station to help create a brighter more welcoming space for passengers.

To celebrate Creativity and Wellbeing Week we present a week of piano music for service users and staff across the Trust.

Bryony Gordon is a columnist at The Telegraph and writes openly about her experiences with mental health issues

Books to help understand and manage health and wellbeing

Arts for Health were invited to attend the AESOP (Arts Enterprise for a Social Purpose) conference to present our Up tempo project.

Dr Jo Cannon worked as a Psychiatrist at George Bryan Centre and is a strong supporter of Reading for Wellbeing.

Arts for Health were asked to assist with implementing the new acoustic panels which were installed in October on Brocton Ward following a recommendation by the CQC. Some of the panels are plain white so as not to detract from existing artwork, while up in the atrium we drew inspiration from the beach scene collaged mural which was created by service users earlier in the year.

We had a wonderful celebration of the new Trust Art Exhibition on the 26th of October 2016. It was a lovely event with live music from Ash Wall and a great turnout from this year’s artists coming to see their work.

Arts For Health celebrated our tenth birthday in 2016! In July we held mini festivals on each of our three main sites...

This was a fantastic event on October 1st 2015 at the Learning Centre in Stafford, with representatives from around the region: clinicians, commissioners, artists, musicians, arts organisations, third sector organisations and service users and carers.