Creativity can play a powerful role in supporting our health and wellbeing. In Lewisham, artists and organisations are working in imaginative ways to help people feel connected, express themselves, and improve their mental and physical wellbeing through creative activity.
From regular workshops to one-off events, there are many ways to get involved in creative heatlh activity across the borough.
Whether you are delivering a project, looking to connect with others, or exploring how creativity can support wellbeing, these resources may be helpful:
An interactive map showing creative health projects, organisations and networks across London.
A practical tool to help you plan, evaluate and communicate the impact of creative health work.
The National Centre for Creative Health is a charity that champions the role of creativity in improving health and wellbeing. It works with health, social care, and cultural organisations to embed arts and creative approaches into policy and practice, helping to reduce health inequalities and support healthier communities.
St Christopher’s Hospice offers free community support groups and initiatives for people living with life-limiting illness, unpaid carers, and those experiencing bereavement. Through its Community Support Hub, you can access one-to-one support, join friendly peer groups, and take part in activities like bereavement help points, carer courses, and healthy walks.
A tool that defines quality standards for creative and cultural projects aimed at supporting health and wellbeing.
A 2025 engagement report exploring how creative activities support local residents' health and wellbeing.
A place for artists exploring health and wellbeing to connect, learn and share.
An article from Queen Mary University reporting on a study that found group arts activities significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults.
Evidence presenting research on how arts and cultural activities prevent illness, support recovery, and promote health.
Evidence from the World Health Organisation from over 3,000 studies on how the arts improve health and wellbeing across prevention, treatment, and health promotion throughout the lifespan.
Lift Music is a gesture-controlled music therapy app designed for people with cognitive impairment, including autism and dementia.
We welcome suggestions from the creative community. If you run or use a resource that supports creative health in Lewisham, get in touch to let us know.
Scroll down to explore creative health events, activities, and the organisations leading this work in Lewisham.
