Last year, Scotland hosted its first nationwide Healing Arts Scotland festival, showcasing the role of arts in health and social care. Organized by Scottish Ballet and the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, the event featured 376 activities across diverse Scottish locations, attracting over 11,000 visitors and including a spontaneous dance event involving NHS staff and multiple sclerosis patients. The initiative raised £470,000 and significantly increased awareness of arts' impact on community health, with high participant satisfaction and intent to engage further in arts and health initiatives. The Chief Medical Officer supports arts integration in Scotland's healthcare framework.
The week-long event in August 2024 saw 376 activities across Scotland, attracting over 11,000 visitors and showcasing how the arts can reimagine health and social care.
Following the Healing Arts Scotland festival, 89% of participants rated its value for professional development in arts and health as good, very good or excellent.
The festival, produced by Scottish Ballet and the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, created new connections between arts and health practitioners, enhancing community engagement.
Scotland's Chief Medical Officer, Gregor Smith, emphasized that the outcomes of the festival will influence the integration of arts within Scotland’s healthcare models.
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