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Helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and social care and wider systems. ncch.org.uk

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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📚 How can creativity help young people's health & shape the policies that affect them? 3 new articles explore this, from the special editions of ‘Perspectives in Public Health’ guest edited w/ Arts Council England 🧵 Join the free RSPH launch online - Tuesday 13 October: tinyurl.com/RSPHEventMCA
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thank you to all who attended our GP SIG for Creative Health last week Special thanks to Dr Grace McGeoch & speakers Dr Amal Lad, Prof Martin Marshall, Dr Simon Opher MP, Dr Kathleen Wenaden & Prof Louise Younie. 🎥 Recording: tinyurl.com/NCCHYout... 📝Join the GP SIG : tinyurl.com/JoinGPSI...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 Today’s Webinar: 'Creative Health in Policy: Where Are We Now & Where Next?' Join @mobcommassets.bsky.social webinar where NCCH's Alex Coulter & Jayne Howard will be speaking alongside researchers from the ReCITE project. ⏰1.30pm to 3pm. 🔗Register here: tinyurl.com/WebinarCreat...
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Creative Health in Policy: Where Are We Now and Where Next?
With talks from NCCH and ReCITE, this webinar will explore creative health in UK policy and how we can move towards a future strategy.
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🌟Three articles from our special editions of 'Perspectives in Public Health' on 'The Role of Creative Health in Public Health', guest edited by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & NCCH: Join the RSPH webinar to mark the launch: 🗓️Tue 13 Oct, 1-2pm: tinyurl.com/RSPHEventMCA 👇Links to articles below
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🔎What does it take to communicate health more creatively? Strong facilitation, says Jane Hearst, our Research and Policy Manager, in conversation with Ikon Gallery on Ikon's recent exhibition 'What are the Odds?' 🧵 👇Read the conversation: tinyurl.com/IkonGalleryNCCH
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How the arts can help us talk about health - Ikon
Jane Hearst, Research and Policy Manager at the National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH) and Regan McDonald, Ikon Gallery’s Public Health Research O
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🤝Thank you to everyone who joined the Nursing SIG Autumn Summit on Tuesday. 📽️Both sessions are now available to watch back Practice in Action: youtu.be/1sr_tm3Z6bg Education and Training: youtu.be/ekVIVs8T-5k Visit our Youtube Channel for our latest events, APPG's & more tinyurl.com/NCCHYoutube
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Nursing Special Interest Group in Creative Health Autumn Summit - Creative Health Practice in Action
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📚Did you know reading for fun is the single biggest predictor of a child's future life chances? @hachetteuk.bsky.social #RaisingReaders video shows what 10 mins a day can do. Reading for pleasure costs nothing & most families can do it anytime, anywhere. vimeo.com/1194659891/a... #ReadingIsGolden
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Raising Readers PSA
This is "Raising Readers PSA" by Hachette Comms Team on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿:More Than the Diagnosis: Five Years of the GP S.I.G for Creative Health 🗓️ Tomorrow - Weds. 16th September 💻 Online & Free Registration: tinyurl.com/MoreThantheD...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (𝗦𝗜𝗚) 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁. 🗓️ Tuesday 15th September 💻 Online & Free Join our Nursing SIG for a day of inspiring creative health practice. 👇Find out more & register below: tinyurl.com/NursingSIGAu...
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NURSING SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) IN CREATIVE HEALTH AUTUMN SUMMIT
Join us for the Nursing SIG for Creative Health online Autumn Summit
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Christie Library & Knowledge Services @christielibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Podcast - The Voices of Creative Health - @ncch.bsky.social S.2 Ep 7: Belonging at the heart of the Heart of Creative Health - with Dr Jane Hearst - NCCH 👇🏼 open.spotify.com/episode/7Ljh...
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S.2 Episode 7: Belonging at the Heart of Creative Health – with Dr Jane Hearst - NCCH
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join @mobcommassets.bsky.social webinar 'Creative Health in Policy: Where Are We Now and Where Next?', where NCCH's Alex Coulter and Jayne Howard will be speaking alongside researchers from the ReCITE project. 🗓️Wed 23 Sept, 1.30pm to 3pm. 💻Free & online: tinyurl.com/WebinarCreat...
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Creative Health in Policy: Where Are We Now and Where Next?
With talks from NCCH and ReCITE, this webinar will explore creative health in UK policy and how we can move towards a future strategy.
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💡2 new outputs on the Economics of Creative Health launched today! 1) 'Guidelines on Economic Evaluation in Creative Health' for evaluators & 2) 'Creative Health Commissioning' for ICBs, place-based commissioners & local authorities 🔗 ncch.org.uk/blog/creativ...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Creative Health Lead - Job Opportunity! Hosted by @cornwallft.bsky.social, one of the systems taking part in our Creative Health Leads Programme funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & The Baring Foundation. 🗓️ Closing Date: 14th September 👉Apply here: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Out today, Creative Health in Systems, edited by our Research & Policy Manager, Jane Hearst. This practical guide captures how creative health is unfolding across England, bringing together evidence, practice and lived experience voices. 🔗 Order your copy here tinyurl.com/CreativeHeal...
Cover of Creative Health in Systems, edited by Jane Hearst (Routledge). A purple-toned profile of a woman's head opens at the cheek to reveal a painter's easel, palette and brushes inside.
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Creative Health Leads Programme job opportunities! Hosted by health & care systems funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & The Baring Foundation. Croydon Council 🗓️ Closes 1 Sep. tinyurl.com/CroydonCreat... Wigan Council 🗓️ Closes 13 Sep. tinyurl.com/WiganCreativ...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
More Than The Diagnosis 🗓️ 16 Sep, 19.30-20.30, Teams Join Dr Grace McGeoch for the 3rd session in a series of Webinars hosted by the GP SIG for Creative Health with the aim to provide space for expert voices, lived experience & connection. Find out more events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4105d6...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Creative Health in Policy: Where Are We Now & Where Next? 🗓️ 23 Sept, 1:30 - 3pm Join @mobcommassets.bsky.social & NCCH for a webinar exploring the progress that has been made in embedding creative health within policy, & opportunities/challenges that lie ahead www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-h...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Are you a #nurse interested in creative health? Join the Nursing Special Interest Group for a Nursing SIG Autumn Summit. The summit is split across 4 online sessions. A practical workshop on 12 Sept, & then 3 free online sessions on 15 Sept. Find out more >> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nursing-sp...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🎨 What role can art play in cancer care? Benjamin Hartley’s PhD (p.25 in the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025) explores how co-curating art can support connection in #cancercare. Report: ncch.org.uk/uploads/NCCH_RSPH-Creative-Health-Research-Round-Up-2025.pdf © Camilla Greenwell
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
📘 How can creative health be embedded across an Integrated Care System? Our latest Gloucestershire report explores the leadership, partnerships, commissioning and NHS data infrastructure that have made this possible—and the lessons for other systems. ncch.org.uk/blog/embeddi...
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The National Centre for Creative Health will advance good practice and research, inform policy and promote collaboration, helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Cultural placemaking and creative health are central to Northumberland County Council’s regeneration programme for Blyth. It exemplifies what can be achieved through a systems-wide approach incorporating culture & creativity in local decision-making! Read more ncch.org.uk/case-studies...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Social care reform is back at the centre of national conversations. Our latest blog explores how prevention, community assets and Creative Health can support a more connected future for adult social care. Read more: ncch.org.uk/news/social-... #CreativeHealth #SocialCare
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National Centre for Creative Health
The National Centre for Creative Health will advance good practice and research, inform policy and promote collaboration, helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
📬 The latest NCCH Health & Care Newsletter is out! This month, check out: Highlights from Healing Arts Birmingham Opportunities to host a Creative Health Lead in your health and care system Updates from the Neighbourhood and Integrated Care Summit Read here: mailchi.mp/4d003b29234d...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Putting people at the heart of health and care 💙 NCCH's Director Alex Coulter shares reflections from the Neighbourhood and Integrated Care Summit at the King’s Fund ncch.org.uk/blog/neighbo...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
👩‍⚕️ Interested in creative health? Catch up on the first two RCGP Special Interest Group for Creative Health webinars: 🩺 The Art of Medicine ncch.org.uk/resources/th... 🌱 Flourishing Spaces in Challenging Times ncch.org.uk/resources/fl...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📊 What does the DHSC Evaluation Strategy 2026 mean for creative health? Our latest blog explores how stronger evaluation and evidence can support the integration of creative health across health and care. 🔗 Read more: ncch.org.uk/news/what-th... Photo by Pexels
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Health is shaped by more than healthcare. Our latest blog explores the connections between Health Creation and Creative Health, and how both can support prevention, neighbourhood health and person-centred care. A useful read for health & care leaders. ncch.org.uk/blog/health-...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The latest monthly NCCH newsletter is now available. Featuring: • NCCH's event as part of Healing Arts Birmingham • Latest news on social care reform and NHS ConfedExpo 2026 • House of Lords inquiry on the Built Environment Read it here: mailchi.mp/ncch/july202...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📢 Two NCCH evidence submissions have been selected as written evidence for parliamentary inquiries on Children & Young People’s Mental Health and Early Years. Explore our submissions below: 🔗 CYP Mental Health inquiry: shorturl.at/S7G0R 🔗 Early Years inquiry: shorturl.at/6StBq
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📢 Join the next RCGP Creative Health SIG webinar! Flourishing Spaces in Challenging Times 🗓️9 July | ⏰ 19:30–20:30 (on Teams) A participatory session with Prof Louise Younie exploring creativity, connection & lived experience in primary care. 🔗 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b9d5be...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🏙️ The House of Lords Built Environment Committee is inviting ideas for future inquiries. This is an opportunity to highlight how creative health can support healthier behaviours, places & communities. 🗓️ Deadline: 13 July, 11:59pm 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/51...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
💭 Neighbourhood health needs creativity. In our latest blog, NCCH’s Head of Programmes, Jayne Howard, reflects on #NHSConfedExpo2026 and why creative health should be part of a mainstream conversation on healthier communities, prevention and partnership working. 🔗 ncch.org.uk/blog/neighbo...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
📢 Applications are open for the Greater Manchester Creative Health Lead. This new role is part of NCCH’s Creative Health Leads Programme 🔗 Read about the programme: ncch.org.uk/news/nationa... 🔗 Apply: www.greater.jobs/en-gb/job/75...
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The National Centre for Creative Health will advance good practice and research, inform policy and promote collaboration, helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🩺 What role can creative health play in nursing? Our blog reflects on the Nursing SIG for Creative Health Summit, exploring how creativity can support nursing practice, education, leadership & workforce wellbeing through the themes of Being Seen, Being Heard & Being Connected. shorturl.at/1GbUU
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📬 The latest NCCH Health & Care Newsletter is here! This month: • Check out the recording and info FAQ for the Creative Health Leads Programme • Events during the #HealingArtsBirmingham • Resource: The Case for Creative Health in Neighbourhood Models mailchi.mp/ba3ac390b8b8...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Want to improve outcomes and ease pressure on health and care services? Creative health initiatives🎨🧶🪴🩰 supports prevention, mental and physical health & recovery. Many health systems are embedding it in pathways and neighbourhood care. See how it could work 👇 ncch.org.uk/how #CreativeHealth
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📣 WE ARE HIRING! We're seeking a Creative Health Integration Lead to support the development of creative health within health & care systems. Employed by NCCH & seconded to work alongside the Regional Director of Public Health (South West) at DHSC. Find out more ncch.org.uk/news/creativ...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📣 WE ARE HIRING! *Communications Manager * We're on the look out for a dynamic, pro-active and experienced Communications Manager. Deadline for applications: June 21st 2026 Online Interviews: July 9th 2026 Find out more >> ncch.org.uk/news/communi...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🌿NHS-developed resources, shared by NCCH, highlight how dance can help people living with Parkinson’s improve balance, mobility, coordination and wellbeing and support conversations around staying active through social prescribing and community activity. 🔗ncch.org.uk/resources/lets-dance-parkinsons
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
NCCH & @mobcommassets.bsky.social report shares how Gloucestershire's ICB has embedded creative health across its system. The report shows that system change begins with early champions who hold both vision and influence. Read here: ncch.org.uk/uploads/Embe... Photo credit: Leylan Ozkan
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🎨 What role can art play in cancer care? Benjamin Hartley’s PhD (p.25 in the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025) explores how co-curating art can support connection in #cancercare. Report: ncch.org.uk/uploads/NCCH_RSPH-Creative-Health-Research-Round-Up-2025.pdf © Camilla Greenwell
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🫁 Creative health can improve outcomes for people living with respiratory disease. An example is ENO Breathe, a programme for people with long COVID delivered by English National Opera and Imperial College Healthcare. 👉 ncch.org.uk/resources/cr...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The latest monthly NCCH newsletter is now available. Featuring: • NCCH's event as part of Healing Arts Birmingham • Creative Health Leads in Systems Programme • Evidence on healthy ageing & more Read here: mailchi.mp/ncch/june202...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🎉 Wigan joins the Creative Health Leads Programme. Initial priorities include children & young people’s mental health & reducing social isolation in older people. ncch.org.uk/news/national-centre-for-creative-health-announces-second-cohort-of-selected-systems-for-creative-health-leads-programme
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🎉 South West London has been selected for the Creative Health Leads Programme. The Lead will work across the Integrated Care System to strengthen the role of creative health, connecting activity across boroughs and aligning system-wide priorities. ncch.org.uk/news/nationa...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🎉 Portsmouth is also one of the systems selected for the Creative Health Leads Programme. The role will focus on integrating creative health into neighbourhood teams, key services and priority pathways. Read here: 🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/nationa...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
📣 WE ARE HIRING! We're seeking a Creative Health Integration Lead to support the development of creative health within health & care systems. Employed by NCCH & seconded to work alongside the Regional Director of Public Health (South West) at DHSC. Find out more ncch.org.uk/news/creativ...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
📣 WE ARE HIRING! *Communications Manager * We're on the look out for a dynamic, pro-active and experienced Communications Manager. Deadline for applications: June 21st 2026 Online Interviews: July 9th 2026 Find out more >> ncch.org.uk/news/communi...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
📅 Don't forget to register for the RCGP SIG for Creative Health Webinar - The Art of Medicine: How art can teach the human dimension of care in medical education 🕢 3 June 2026, 19:30–20:30, 💻 Online via Teams Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/03e365...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
📍North Central London has been selected for the Creative Health Leads Programme. Building on existing partnerships and activity, the role will focus on strengthening collaboration and connecting creative and health systems across the region. Read more 🔗 ncch.org.uk/news/nationa...
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