Network Event: Creatively Minded

The next online Tonic Arts network meeting is to let you know about our Creatively Minded project. This is a new grant funded project, currently in development, which is specifically designed to support NHS staff (individuals and groups) experiencing stress and anxiety with creative opportunities linked to the Tonic Art Collection.  

Staff will soon be able to take part in:

·  Art Tours: short, guided talks about collection highlights during staff breaks or at the end of the day

· Creative Workshops for staff teams and groups (up to 10 people): combining conversation about a collection art work with hands on art making (pilot groups with referral via Work Well to begin April/ May)

Following on from these options, we will be producing a series of longer-term resources for continued connections and activities.

Tonic Arts will be sharing more info about Creatively Minded at the next Arts Network meeting on April 1^st at 1pm. To attend please join our network, where you will receive an invitation to your calendar.

Date: Wednesday 1^st April 2026 
Time: 12 midday to 1pm
Location: Online

Why should I attend? 

Our Tonic Arts Network focuses on connecting people, fostering collaboration, and sharing ideas across the network. We always aim to facilitate meaningful discussions and explore ways to support the network’s shared goals of improving wellbeing, sharing knowledge, and fostering partnerships. 

Our Tonic events are a great way to: 

Share ideas and learning 
Make connections with others 
Contribute to professional development 

Who is it for? 

These network sessions are suitable for current network members and any other NHS Lothian staff or voluntary sector partners who feel passionately about the benefits of the Arts can make in enhancing the environment and enriching experiences.  

Date of next meetings:

· Tonic Arts & Green health in person conference: 13^th May at Western General Hospital

· Tonic Arts Network Online – Enhancements: Wednesday 9^th September 12noon – 1pm: Join to learn about recent exciting art and design improvement projects at NHS Lothian spaces, and how to measure the benefits they bring to patients and staff. Touching on Paediatric, Neo-Natal, CAMHS, counselling, staff wellbeing spaces and others.