Creative Health

In Salford we believe that our health and wellbeing is improved by connecting with culture, creativity and heritage.

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What is Creative Health?

Creative health recognises the link between wellbeing and the arts – whether that’s drawing or diamond art, cheerleading or cookery, making music or visiting museums. Whether creativity happens at home, or in a community or healthcare setting – in Salford we know that the arts improve how we feel: they prevent illness, support recovery, strengthen social connections and reduce health inequalities.

As Professor Daisy Fancourt, UNESCO Chair of Arts & Global Health has said: ‘If the arts were a pill, we would be taking it every day.’ Doing something creative has the power increase your lifespan, improve your mental health, ease chronic pain, lower cortisol levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune system and improve your ability to understand and manage difficult emotions.

Salford Creative Health Network

Salford Community Leisure help run the Salford Creative Health Network bringing together local arts organisations with health and social care services, creative practitioners, and community groups. The Network has around 300 members and we share regular news and information via email and social media. We report to the Salford Culture Place Partnership and the Salford City Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board.

Find out more about the Salford Creative Health Network