National Strategy Group up and running

This is a truly inclusive group which anyone with a positive ‘can do’ attitude is welcome to join.

There have been a number of working sub groups formed to help with the development of our work programmes, and we have established a google discussion group for members, where like minded people can discuss the issues with each other.

The objectives of the Strategy Group are:-

• To influence and develop national policy on art and mental health.
• To identify and share positive practice in art and mental health.
• To increase opportunities to showcase the creative talents of people who experience mental health problems.
• To develop an international network for anyone who shares our objectives.
• To provide a strong voice for people with an interest in art and mental health.
• To convince policy makers of the important role the arts have to play in aiding recovery in mental health.

And we extend a very warm welcome to Andy Brooker – Personality Plus, Professor Stephen Clift – University of Canterbury,  Matthew Child – Artist (Warrington),  Beth Elliot – South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Kim Gregory – HOOT Huddersfield,  Damian Hebron – London Arts in Health Forum,  Andrew McCulloch – Mental Health Foundation,  Clive Parkinson – University of Manchester, Dr Sandeep Ranote – 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust,  Laura Richardson – Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust,  Amy Sanderson – Artist (Bradford), Rachel Seagrave – Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust,   Charmain Smith – Artist (West Yorkshire), Belinda Sosinowicz – Personality Plus,  Shirley Strange – Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, Sue and Stuart Wilde – Artists (Bradford) who have joined the group since the last issue. 

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