Join us for a Creative Health Gathering. A relaxed, informal and free event to celebrate and support the Creative Health Community of Practice for Wakefield district. 

Following the success of our Creative Health Symposium in June 2026 we warmly invite you to a Creative Health Gathering. Together we will explore how we can continue to collaborate as an intersectional group to grow our capabilities in creative health. 

What’s it all about?  

The National Centre for Creative Health defines Creative Health as creative approaches and activities which have benefits for our health and wellbeing. Wakefield district has a shared commitment to supporting and developing work in Creative Health:

‘We are a Creative Health Community of Practice for Wakefield district. We commit to advancing creative health across Wakefield by building on our strengths, working collaboratively and championing co-production. Through curiosity, hope, and ambition, we enable a healthier and more inclusive district where creativity drives wellbeing and reduces inequality.’ 

What can I expect?

• An inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Opportunities to network, explore ideas, collaborate and innovate in Creative Health.
• Friendly colleagues who are keen to make connections.
• An update on the West Yorkshire Creative Health System from the National Creative Health Hub, University of Huddersfield.
• An introduction to the Connect to Support Website from the Adults, Health & Community Service at Wakefield Council.
• A free lunch, tea and coffee.

Who is it for?

The Creative Health Gathering is for anyone and everyone working (or aspiring to work) in Creative Health. You might be working in:

• Cultural / Heritage Sector 
• Creative Industries 
• Health Sector inc. NHS, Public Health 
• Care settings 
• Social Care 
• Education 
• Voluntary and Community Organisations 
• Charities 
• Academia / Research  

Where is it happening?

This event is hosted by our friends and partners at Wakefield Exchange in central Wakefield (next to the bus station) taking place in the WX2 & WX3 Meeting Rooms – go up the stairs to the mezzanine level, through the door and follow the signs for Creative Wakefield. WX is a fully accessible space, Check out their Easy Read Access Guide.

Contact us

If you have any queries about this event please get in touch, you can contact us at: creativewakefield@wakefield.gov.uk. 

Creative Health Training

The Creative Health Gathering takes place after a free training workshop. You are welcome to attend either or both events but we ask that you book separately. Find out more about the training offer:  Storyslingers – make audiences care by telling compelling stories about your work – Creative Wakefield

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