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MAKING HOSPITALS AND<br />

HOSPICES WELCOMING FOR<br />

YOUNG PATIENTS<br />

WHAT WE DID<br />

ArtsAdventures used music, storytelling, art and dance<br />

in Berkshire, Hampshire, London and Oxfordshire to<br />

enhance the quality of life of 270 young patients - and<br />

family members - suffering from a range of illnesses,<br />

injuries and disabilities.<br />

Hospital staff member<br />

THE WORKSHOP<br />

HELPS THE<br />

CHILDREN TO<br />

FORGET THEIR<br />

ILLNESSES FOR A<br />

SHORT WHILE.<br />

40% of children in hospital<br />

complained that there were no<br />

activities or opportunities to play.<br />

A high frequency of engagement<br />

with arts and culture is generally<br />

associated with a higher level of<br />

subjective wellbeing.<br />

Creative arts have been shown to<br />

alleviate anxiety, depression and<br />

stress while increasing resilience and<br />

wellbeing, shortening the length of a<br />

hospital stay.<br />

<strong>Impact</strong> Report 2018/19 13

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