National Arts in Hospitals Network at Healing Arts Birmingham

Overview
An introduction to the National Arts in Hospitals Network: spotlight on arts programmes in Birmingham and Sandwell Hospitals.

National Arts in Hospitals Network - Healing Arts Birmingham

Attendees joined an introduction to the National Arts in Hospitals Network, a UK-wide membership organisation championing high-quality arts programmes that enhance the wellbeing of patients, staff and communities.

This session showcased work from across the region, including arts initiatives at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, alongside recent projects by Hospital Rooms.

Participants had the opportunity to meet artists in a tour of The People's Gallery and The Commons, a unique hospital community garden, at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Attendees also experienced a powerful Forum Theatre performance from the University of Birmingham, exploring health inequalities in maternity care.