Our Impact
The benefits of Arts in Health are long-established, evidenced by robust, independent research.
Compelling evidence demonstrates that access to and participation in the arts are vital components of our wellbeing, contributing enormously to our quality of life.
The World Health Organisation recently published a report ‘What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review (2019)’
Recent UK policy includes the publication of Inquiry Report ‘Creative Health: The Arts for Health & Wellbeing, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Arts, Health & Wellbeing (2017)‘
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Tonic Arts Case studies
Clinical Collaboration
There’s a multitude of studies with evidence that people actually heal and repair more quickly in a creative physical environment,” […]
Context and Place: East Lothian
What does it mean to commission artworks for a hospital? There are certain requirements the artists and makers must consider […]
Crafting of Considered Spaces; Mindful Making
In the market town of Haddington in East Lothian, a purpose-built modern healthcare facility is operating with an innovative approach […]
Nature Bathing; Edinburgh Haematology Centre and East Lothian Community Hospital
Humans are genetically predisposed to be attracted to nature. We desire to seek connections to the natural world, which foster […]
Social and Geographic Context: Edinburgh Haematology Centre
I find myself gazing into a circular haze of blue. I could be looking at a picture of the earth, […]
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