Creative Health Network
The Creative Health Network brings together people and organisations in Croydon interested in creative health.
Launched in January 2025 based on sector input, the Network currently has 170+ members. The Network’s main priorities are to help guide the work of the Creative Health Team, and to facilitate:
- Networking opportunities for people to meet and work together
- An accessible list of venues for groups to hire and use
- Shared marketing pathways to better reach communities with opportunities
- Free training around creative practice, marketing, evaluation and fundraising
- Database of local evidence and case studies to support fundraising and advocacy
Anyone working in or interested in the Creative Health sector – including individuals, artists, volunteers, health partners and community groups or organisations – is encouraged to join.
Join the Network by clicking below to sign up to our monthly Creative Health Newsletter, which includes information on upcoming events, opportunities to get involved, funding and training news, and wider sector updates.
Next Creative Health Network Meetings
Wednesday 18 November, 17:30-19:30, in person (Central Library, Clocktower, Croydon) or online (MS Teams). We’re delighted to be joined by Tony Cealy, renowned creative health practitioner who will be sharing insights from his work around mental health and navigating mental health systems, particularly SLAM and South London CAMHS. In addition to this focus on mental health, the event will be a great opportunity to connect with other providers and hear what’s happening across the sector. Click ‘Sign up here’ below to register your free place.
Creative Health Working Groups
Our Women’s Health and Dementia Working Groups brings together people working across creative health in Croydon to share knowledge, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The groups provide a space to connect, identify priorities and help shape creative approaches to improving health and wellbeing across the borough.
Whether you have professional expertise, lived experience or simply an interest in these areas, we’d love you get involved.
Women’s Health Working Group
We are undertaking a mapping exercise to build a clearer picture of women’s creative health services and activities across Croydon. The findings will be shared at the meeting to inform discussions about current provision, unmet needs and future priorities.
To complete the mapping survey click here
Upcoming Working Group Meeting
Dementia Working Group: Tuesday 24 November, 11.00am-12.30pm via MS Teams
Be part of the conversation on how creative health can enhance the lives of people living with dementia and their carers. Together, we’ll consider current challenges, identify areas for action and develop new ways to make a positive difference around Croydon.
During the meeting we will be sharing a draft directory of dementia-related services, support and activities. If you know of any local community groups or activities that could be included in the directory, please email creativehealth@croydon.gov.uk.
To register your place click here
Check back for details of further meetings here, or sign up to our newsletter to be notified by clicking ‘Join the Network’ above. Each meeting includes a guest presenter from a health or social care topic, inviting closer collaboration between sectors. Speakers/topics will be shared one month before each meeting.