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  • Art relieves anxiety, stress and depression

    Art relieves anxiety, stress and depression

    Number 2 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights that art lowers levels of anxiety, stress and depression for patients and carers… Read more

  • Art helps us get better quicker

    Art helps us get better quicker

    Number 3 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights that art can speed our recovery… Read more

  • Art can begin to heal our grief

    Art can begin to heal our grief

    Number 4 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art can help us cope with loss… Read more

  • Art can help us manage pain

    Art can help us manage pain

    Number 5 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights art’s role in identifying and easing pain… Read more

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70 Ways Art Improves Our Health

We celebrated 70 years of the National Health Service with a daily countdown of 70 ways art has contributed to the nation’s physical, mental and social health. Find out all about them below. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more like this...

Art relieves anxiety, stress and depression

Art relieves anxiety, stress and depression

Number 2 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights that art lowers levels of anxiety, stress and depression for patients and carers… Read more

Published: 4th July, 2018

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art helps us get better quicker

Art helps us get better quicker

Number 3 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights that art can speed our recovery… Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2018

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art can begin to heal our grief

Art can begin to heal our grief

Number 4 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art can help us cope with loss… Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2018

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art can help us manage pain

Art can help us manage pain

Number 5 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights art’s role in identifying and easing pain… Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art can help prevent burnout

Art can help prevent burnout

Number 6 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art can build our resilience to work stress… Read more

Published: 30th June, 2018

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art makes us happier and more satisfied with our lives

Art makes us happier and more satisfied with our lives

Number 7 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art makes us happier and more satisfied with our lives… Read more

Published: 29th June, 2018

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art in the community helps us live healthier lives

Art in the community helps us live healthier lives

Number 8 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art in the community tackles health inequalities… Read more

Published: 28th June, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2019

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art can help us cope with cancer

Art can help us cope with cancer

Number 9 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art can relieve the symptoms of cancer treatment… Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2019

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art and disability

Art and disability

Number 10 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights the role of art in disability rights… Read more

Published: 26th June, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2019

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Art is vital to our education

Art is vital to our education

Number 11 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights the key role of creative subjects in our schools… Read more

Published: 25th June, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2019

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Attending art boosts mental and physical health for older people

Attending art boosts mental and physical health for older people

Number 12 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how attending art can boost mental and physical health for older people… Read more

Published: 24th June, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2019

Author: Thomas Walshaw

Coming out through art

Coming out through art

Number 13 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art can help LGBTQ people overcome the challenges they still face… Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2018

Updated: 20th June, 2022

Author: Thomas Walshaw

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    Leonardo's Dog II by Elisabeth Frink

    Leonardo’s Dog II by Dame Elisabeth Frink R.A is up for auction at Bonhams today as part of Paintings in Hospitals fundraising efforts.

  • Artist David Allen Creator Of This Year's Christmas Cards

    Artist David Allen Creator Of This Year's Christmas Cards

    David Allen is an artist, writer, and supporter of Paintings in Hospitals and creator of our Christmas cards for this year. In this article he shares his perspective on art and health – how they are interrelated, the inspiration behind his designs for this year’s Christmas Cards, and how he hopes to see art used in the future of healthcare.

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    New artworks help further brighten St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford

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  • Our mission

    Our mission

    Paintings in Hospitals is the UK's leading national arts in health charity. We use art to inspire better health and wellbeing for patients, carers, and communities...

  • Art makes us happier and more satisfied with our lives

    Art makes us happier and more satisfied with our lives

    Number 7 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how art makes us happier and more satisfied with our lives…

  • Why art matters

    Art changes everything. Art helps keep us well and aids our recovery from illness. Art relieves anxiety, stress and depression for patients and staff in healthcare and social care.

  • V&A Exhibitions

    V&A Exhibitions

    Paintings in Hospitals has been working with the V&A for over 15 years to bring parts of their collection to patients across the country...

  • About our art collection

    About our art collection

    Our art collection is the only national arts in health collection. Over 2,000 artists are represented, including Bridget Riley, Antony Gormley, Andy Warhol, Anish Kapoor, Maggi Hambling, and many more.

  • Autism and art often go hand in hand

    Autism and art often go hand in hand

    Number 22 in our countdown of '70 Ways Art Improves Our Health' highlights how people on the autism spectrum can contribute to and benefit from art...

  • Meet our team

    Meet our team

    Find out who we are, where we're from, and why we're so passionate about arts and health...

  • Make a donation

    Make a donation

    *IMPORTANT NOTICE* We are currently unable to process one-off donation payments on our website. We expect this to be resolved soon but in the meantime, if you would like to donate please contact [email protected] for information.

  • Art activities for health and social care

    Art activities for health and social care

    We provide world-class art and creative activities to transform your healthcare environment. We know that patients and staff get the greatest benefits when they’re empowered with the skills and confidence to make a meaningful connection with art.

  • Five reasons why making art is good for you

    Five reasons why making art is good for you

    Making art can benefit both our mental and physical wellbeing. Here are just five of the ways making art can be good for us...

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