About this Event
Recognising, Connecting and Strengthening Creative Health in Renfrewshire
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and Creative Renfrewshire and will bring together health and social care practitioners, local artists, community organisations, funders and policy-makers to learn, connect and experience the benefits of creative approaches to wellbeing.
Through a combination of keynote speakers, practical taster sessions and networking opportunities, participants will gain insight into how arts and creativity can enhance health outcomes and strengthen communities. The day is designed to encourage collaboration across sectors and spark ideas for developing new creative health and wellbeing activities across Renfrewshire.
You'll hear from people involved in policy-making, funding and frontline practice, while also having the opportunity to get hands-on with a range of creative activities led by local artists.
What to expect
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Interactive creative taster sessions
- Opportunities to network with professionals and artists
- Insights from policy, funding and practice perspectives
- Discussions on developing future creative health and wellbeing initiatives across Renfrewshire
Event Details
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
To make the most of the experience, we kindly ask attendees to stay for the full event.
A light lunch, along with tea, coffee and refreshments, will be provided. There is also a café within The Kiln where additional drinks and sweet treats can be purchased.
Booking Information
Places are limited and advance booking is essential.
A detailed programme, including speaker information and options for pre-booking taster sessions, will be shared with registered attendees a few days before the event.
Health and social care practitioners and local artists have been given priority access to bookings. We kindly ask those receiving this invitation to reserve their place by Monday 2 November. After this date, any remaining tickets will be released for wider public booking.
Who should attend?
- Health and social care professionals
- Artists and creative practitioners
- Community organisations
- Third sector organisations
- Funders and decision-makers
- Anyone interested in the connection between creativity, health and wellbeing
Whether you're looking to learn, share ideas, build new partnerships or experience creative wellbeing activities firsthand, The Art of Care offers a unique opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about improving health and wellbeing through creativity.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Intro & Keynote Speakers
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Creative Taster Sessions
Info: choice of 6 workshop options
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Creative Taster Session
Info: choice of 6 workshop options
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:50 PM
Keynote Speakers
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Creative Taster Session
Info: choice of 6 workshop options
Event venue & nearby stays
The Kiln Creative Learning Hub by PACE, 8 Seedhill Road, Paisley, United Kingdom
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