creativeHealth

art on referral in Bristol

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Artmaking is proven to support positive mental health and wellbeing. The creative process transports people away from everyday stresses and worries, promoting relaxation, delight, curiosity, connection, a sense of achievement and wonder.


creativeShift CIC is a small team of dedicated arts on referral practitioners committed to supporting people experiencing social isolation and mental or physical health challenges across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.


Taking part in a creative process encourages people to adapt more easily, seeing the world with fresh perspective.  Our weekly in person and online Arts on Referral programmes, regular follow-on groups and citywide projects connect with people in a way that works for them and enables positive life changes.


Using established partnerships with the NHS, Social Prescribers, community venues and cultural organisations throughout the South West, and using the collaborative, flexible pathway we've developed over many years, we ensure that creativity through art is accessible to everyone, particularly the most vulnerable.

“It wasn’t just about being creative, the personal benefits were much wider reaching. It helped to: challenge my anxiety in a new social setting and environment; gave me new evidence of coping, building a sense of resilience and hope to build upon; provided a mental break from my eating disordered thoughts; an opportunity for my body to feel relaxed and safe."

"Build my confidence meeting new people and engaging in conversations with others from diverse backgrounds and ages. Gain a greater acceptance of my mental health and be more open with others about my struggles. Gave me positive structure in my week and something to look forward to each Friday."

80%


of participants
report lower levels of 
stress and anxiety, 
positive distraction
from pain, life issues 
and illness

70%


report a reduction 
in depression

90%


report an increase 
in confidence, self- esteem, achievement, satisfaction

60%


feel less isolated 
and lonely
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