Stars Appeal funded programmes of live music, theatre performances and artworks brighten the days of people Hospital and the staff who care for them. Not only does this work provide a welcome distraction, it contributes to creating a healing environment by humanising the clinical setting and encouraging interaction, relaxation, reminiscence and moments of joy, fun and laughter
How this project makes a difference:
- Providing the core funding for the hospital arts project, known as ArtCare, which delivers a patient-centred programme of creative projects at the hospital.
- Enhancing the hospital environment through interior design with patient and staff involvement
- Live music, storytelling and dance, that patients can join in with, through our Elevate project
- Performing arts and interactive activities for patients and staff
- Art exhibitions around the hospital
- A range of permanent large and small scale artworks across the hospital site
- Creating a better environment for hospital staff to work in
- Supporting staff wellbeing and morale through organised activities such as the staff arts club
