MK Arts for Health

MK Arts for Health

01908243284

Using the arts to improve health and wellbeing

MK Arts for Health works with health, community and corporate clients across the Milton Keynes area to devise manage and deliver art projects, artist-in-residence schemes and arts-in-hospitals programmes. We work with Hospital patients, Hospital staff, local communities, artists, architects, consultants & other professionals and volunteers to introduce exciting new artwork and cultural experiences to the physical environment of Milton Keynes in healthcare settings and the wider local community.

Why the community needs us

Taking part in arts activity is proven to have health benefits. MK Arts for Health runs and Arts on Prescription programme. People are referred to the programme for a variety of health issues including mental health conditions, pain relief and alzheimers. All the people who have taken part in Arts on Prescription have reported that it has improved their wellbeing. Participants have also reported that taking part has increase their confidence, relieved stress and reduced isolation.

Volunteers needed

We are looking for volunteers with admin skills, gardening skills, and art skills.

What your gift could provide

£25

materials for an art workshop for children staying in hospital

£60

an artist to run a workshop for a group of people with dementia

£150

a musical performance in the hospital

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Charity Information

Telephone: 01908243284

Address: Facilities Directorate,, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD

Established in: 2007

Registered charity no.: 1107625