In partnership with Barnsley Council, Creative Minds is launching an exciting Moving Mental Health Forward scheme. The scheme aims to help local organisations, groups, and clubs involved in sport, physical activity and movement to create a positive mental health culture in their settings. With around …
We are currently recruiting for two, full-time Creative Minds project workers. You can find these on NHS jobs online: Creative Minds Project Worker (jobs.nhs.uk) Our Trust exists to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities. We’re delighted you’re …
We are pleased to announce that Creative Minds is NOW open for funding applications for projects. There are two funding Streams to apply for. Please apply separately according to the fund, and please contact us for any guidance and application forms. Creative Minds is an …
Creative Minds, a linked charity of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, have developed a social buddy scheme known as the TwoCan project. It supports those across South West Yorkshire who are struggling with their mental health. It is designed to help address certain …
Creative Minds are celebrating their success at being awarded funding from the Association of Mental Health Providers (The Association). The funding will see Creative Minds deliver The Association’s Mental Health Sustainability Programme with people that use mental health services, in collaboration with South West Yorkshire …
The work of Creative Minds and our partners has featured in a national report by the Culture Health and Wellbeing Alliance. The report, which focuses on how creativity and culture are supporting shielding and vulnerable people at home during Covid-19, is made up of case …
A newly published evaluation of Creative Minds projects is highlighting the importance of creativity in supporting people with their mental health, wellbeing and recovery. Known as “soft and fluffy”, which creative activities for mental health recovery and wellbeing are often labelled, the evaluation was funded by …
A rarely-used recreational centre in Wakefield has been transformed into a hub of support and activity for disabled people in the district by Disability Sport Yorkshire. Creative Minds funding enabled Disability Sport Yorkshire to turn Denhale Recreational Centre into a centre of excellence for disability …
Creative Minds has helped fund a project that has seen service users in Kirklees get creative History helps using history to help improve their wellbeing. The Pathways wellbeing walk project encouraged service users in touch with the team to join two groups, led by their …
Service users at Newton Lodge in Wakefield are quite literally taking steps towards recovery by participating in fun, energetic and exciting Zumba sessions. The popular dance workout sessions are run by experienced and qualified Zumba instructor Matthew Brammer, who also teaches at local sports centres …
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