Case studies

How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s public health priorities? Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health, Oldham Council, shares his thoughts.

Creativity Works provides self-support groups and peer-led networks to support mental health in Bath and North East Somerset.

Suffolk’s library service is provided by an industrial and provident society, with Suffolk County Council’s role as expert commissioner.

Heritage has a high profile in Leicester: the city council has a ‘heritage champion’ and local residents have been involved in compiling a list of important landmarks.

Lewisham Council supports Allsorts, alternative day provision for adults with learning difficulties, which has a focus on high-quality creative and arts activities.

Bristol Plays Music, the city’s music education hub, is developing a range of opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Coventry City Council has set out its commitment to arts and culture in a new 10-year cultural strategy.

Nearly three-quarters of people with osteoarthritis report some form of constant pain, which in itself reduces quality of life.

Barking and Dagenham’s music education hub acts as a strategic broker, joining up council services and local providers to deliver opportunities for young people and schools.

Derbyshire County Council uses ‘creative mentoring’ to support looked after children who are struggling to engage in education.