Tonic Arts
Enhancing environments and enriching experiences.
Tonic Arts is NHS Lothian Charity’s vibrant, award-winning programme that creatively enhances the patient, staff and visitor experience at NHS Lothian.
Working in partnership with staff and patients, we deliver a diverse arts programme of events, workshops, exhibitions and site-specific art commissions that help improve staff and patient health and wellbeing across the NHS Lothian community.
Havens
NHS Lothian Charity’s programmes, Tonic Arts and Green Health, in partnership with Stills Gallery, are proud to present ‘Havens’ – a series of portraits and stories documenting NHS Lothian staff members’ work-life experiences.
Watch our video to find out more about how we use art and creativity to enhance health and wellbeing
Latest news
NHS Lothian Staff Join Scottish Opera for Triumphant P…
NHS Lothian staff members have earned rave reviews for their participation in Scottish Opera’s recent production of Oedipus Rex at […]
NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts wins gold in prestigio…
NHS Lothian Charity’s Tonic Arts Programme took home gold at the Scottish Design Awards for their holistic and pioneering art and environment strategy at East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington.
NHS Lothian Charity and Edinburgh International Festiv…
NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts and Edinburgh International Festival are delighted to announce the continuation of their exciting partnership, bringing the magic of live music directly to patients and staff across NHS Lothian hospitals.
Charity Collaboration Transforms Children and Young Pe…
The latest project has created bright, stimulating Speech and Language Therapy rooms to support children and young people on their communication journey.
Our Work
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Remember that stunning mural by Natasha Russell at @REAS_NHSLothian? 🎨 The calming colours and design are already making a difference to patients and staff. A huge thank you to everyone who shared their feedback! #tonicarts #adoseofcreativity #mural #health #wellbeing
Remember that stunning mural by Natasha Russell at @REAS_NHSLothian? 🎨 The calming colours and design are already making a difference to patients and staff. A huge thank you to everyone who shared their feedback! #tonicarts #adoseofcreativity #mural #health #wellbeing
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessDay. Our #TonicArts newsletter shines a light on how art & creative expression can improve health & wellbeing. Through a diverse range of creative activities, we offer a space to explore emotions & build resilience. Read more: https://ow.ly/ibcw50TCSIb
