POLICY
We work with world-leading researchers in the UK and internationally to develop and improve arts and health policy globally.
With the WHO we have published several major international reports and briefings on arts and health. We work closely with the UK government and Arts Councils, US Arts & Public Health policy network, and support policy work across Europe. We are also working with the United Nations, United Cities and Local Governments and UNESCO. We established and continue to support the MARCH Mental Health Research network, which links arts with other social and community engagement, funding research, delivering policy activity and supporting collaborations.
WHO Health Evidence Network synthesis report
What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review
Arts, Culture & the Brain: A literature review and new epidemiological analyses
What brain-based mechanisms of action can link arts engagement to health?
IFS Deaton Review: non-traditional adult risk factors and social inequalities in health
A commentary on adult experiences, multimorbidty, and psychological well-being
Report on Patient Activation Measure and social prescribing
A cross-sectional analysis of Patient Activation Measure (PAM) and social prescribing
WHO Arts and Health: well-being of forcibly displaced people
How can the arts play a role in supporting the mental-wellbeing of forcibly displaced people?
Intersectoral action: the arts, health and well-being
Synergy between sectors: supporting health through the arts
Public Health Panorama
Special issue on arts and health in Public Health Panorama (WHO/Europe journal)
Evidence submitted to parliament (Dr Daisy Fancourt)
Inquiry into the social impact of participation in culture and sport
MARCH Mental Health Network
Transforming our understanding of how social, cultural & community assets can support mental health
Improving Access to the Arts for Mental Health
Evidence of Barriers and Enablers from the MARCH Network
US Arts & Public Health policy network
EpiArts Lab: A national endowment for the arts research lab