Artlift provides a 'bridge' between the arts & creativity and health sectors, by designing evidence based creative programmes that meet the needs of people affected by a range of health issues. Founded by GP Dr Simon Opher in Dursley, Gloucestershire, we support people with a range of long term health conditions including cancer, stroke, chronic pain, dementia and mental ill-health. Participants are often referred by their health professional (e.g. GP, District Nurse, Community Mental Health team) for a course of 8 weeks of creative sessions with a professional artist. Proven benefits of our intervention include reduced anxiety/depression, increased social interaction, increased physical activity, reduced need for medication. We currently deliver arts residencies at 12 locations across Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and support more than 200 people a year. "The classes help take my mind off everything negative because you get so engrossed in the work. I find it therapeutic; I really look forward to coming. It makes me feel good about myself because I am doing something I never really thought I could do."
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