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This document is about validating the importance of creative expression of people who are living within a hospital context. It is based on the assumption that art is about values, beliefs, identity, expression and communication and as such should be a fundamental right of every individual, regardless of whether they are in hospital or not.
This document is about validating the importance of creative expression of people who are living within a hospital context. It is based on the assumption that art is about values, beliefs, identity, expression and communication and as such should be a fundamental right of every individual, regardless of whether they are in hospital or not.
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Arts projects in health care work when the artists<br />
do not compromise on the quality of work and the<br />
sharing of all their skills. No one wants access to<br />
mediocrity, everyone wants access to excellence.<br />
This is why Art in Hospital is so successful. Skilled<br />
and talented professional artists are employed<br />
in a way that firstly allows them to share their<br />
experience and secondly allows them the time<br />
and space to continue their own professional<br />
development. All the artists I have seen working<br />
within the Art in Hospital projects are committed<br />
to what they are doing. Their communication skills<br />
and levels of involvement with patients and health<br />
care staff is the cornerstone of their success.<br />
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As a possible model for funding and access to the<br />
arts in hospital, I am particularly interested in the<br />
GP referral scheme that currently applies to sport<br />
and would like to see it extended to arts practice.
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