Alder Hey’s Arts for Health programme has been shortlisted for a People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Award, recognising the impact of creativity in supporting children and young people’s wellbeing across our hospital and beyond.
Arts for Health, funded by Alder Hey Children’s Charity, supports more than 11,000 children and young people each year, delivering a wide-ranging programme of patient-led creative activity.
The programme has proven benefits for health and wellbeing and is inspired by patients, with regular visits from artists, storytellers, musicians, animators, performers, and dancers to entertain children, encourage their creativity, and support their recovery and morale.
The programme also includes research exploring the role of creative arts in wellbeing and recovery.
The People’s Choice Award is decided by public vote.
If you’d like to support Arts for Health, you can vote online via this link: https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/peoples-choice-awards#section4
Winners will be announced at the Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards ceremony, which celebrates individuals and organisations making a positive difference through culture and creativity across the region.
Good luck to the team!