Find out how creativity can help people get better

Arts and sport can sometimes be the best medicine.

That’s what our ground-breaking Creative Minds programme is all about. Whether it’s painting, writing, drama, sports, gardening or something else entirely, it’s amazing how these activities can help people get better. Creative activities have been shown to increase self-esteem, give people hope, provide a sense of purpose and develop social skills.

We’re holding a series of events in March for people to find out more about Creative Minds. If you’ve got an idea for a project, would like to find out more about which groups are available in your local area, or just want to know more about how Creative Minds works, come along and spend an evening with us.

You’ll get a chance to meet the member of the team who works in your area and to hear the experiences of people who have participated and benefitted from this work. We’ve supported a lot of people to set up their own creative groups and there will be information about this as well, including how to apply for funding.

To book a place call us on 01924 327567 or email partnership@swyt.nhs.uk

Tuesday 1st March
The Core, Conference Suite
County Way
Barnsley S70 2JW

Tuesday 8th March
Al-Hikmah Centre
28 Track Road
Batley WF17 7AA

Thursday 10th March
Hudawi Cultural Centre
Great Northern Street
Huddersfield HD1 6BG

Tuesday 15th March
Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre
Hopwood Lane
Halifax HX1 5ER

Tuesday 22nd March
Wakefield Town Hall
The Old Restaurant, Wood Street
Wakefield WF1 2HQ

5.30pm – 6.00pm registration and refreshments
6.00pm – 7.00pm Creative Minds talk
7.00pm – 8.00pm opportunity to meet with the members’ council representatives for Q & A.

‘Creative Minds’ was developed by the Trust to help people who use our services to live well in their communities and reach their potential.