Links
We have compiled a selection of links which we think may be of interest. Whilst Start2 aims to list links that are professional, reliable and appropriate, that might be of interest to Start2 visitors, we do not offer a guarantee of any kind regarding those services that appear on our links page, and neither should the inclusion of a link to our links page be taken as an endorsement by Start2.
Due to funding constraints, the 'Links' page and ‘Contact Us’ facility is unfortunately currently unstaffed except for technical problems. Any links were correct at time of adding.
Arts and Health
Arthur and Martha
www.arthur-and-martha.co.uk/
arthur+martha is an experimental arts organisation based in the UK, helping marginalised people to find their creative voice, using a mix of art and poetry.
Arts for Health Alder Hey Children's Hospital
www.alderhey.co.uk/Services/arts_for_health.asp
The Trust runs a varied and dynamic arts for health programme.
BlueSCI
blueSCI provides opportunities for people who may be experiencing emotional or psychological distress (Trafford)
Central Lancashire Health network
clartshealthnetwork.ning.com/
Exploring how the arts can bring about health improvements in Central Lancashire
Centre for Medical Humanities
The Centre for Medical Humanities addresses an emerging field of enquiry in which humanities and social sciences�perspectives are brought to bear upon an exploration of the human side of medicine.
Creative Alternatives
www.creativealternatives.org.uk/
Creative Alternatives is Sefton�s award-winning Arts on Prescription Programme.
Greater Manchester Arts Health network
www.greatermanchesterartshealth.org.uk/index.php
Greater Manchester Arts Health network
Lapidus - The Writing for Wellbeing Organisation
Lapidus provides networks and information�for people interested in writing and creativity�for personal development and�in working with others
Lime Arts
Lime develops, co-ordinates and delivers a wide range of creative projects within healthcare. The aim is to show how the arts can play an important part in enhancing quality of life and quality of care .
London Arts in Health Forum
www.lahf.org.uk/
London Arts in Health Forum is a membership organisation which aims to develop the role of culture in wellbeing and to promote and support arts in health activity across London and nationally
Open Arts
www.open-art.org.uk/
Open Art is a creative organisation that brings the skills, knowledge and characteristics of the artist and the creative mind to bear, on a range of contemporary challenges broadly concerned with health and well-being.
Manchester Metropolitan University Arts for Health Department
Arts for Health is the UK's longest established arts and health organisation.
South East Arts and Health
The natural home for anyone with a commitment to developing Arts, Health and Wellbeing across the South East region to tackle underlying health inequalities
Start in Salford (Not associated with Start Manchester)
Start in Salford creative arts and wellbeing centre promotes emotional wellbeing and recovery by providing creative arts-based activities and training opportunities for people who are, or may be at risk of experiencing mental health difficulties.
