International Health Humanities Network Membership

Founder and Director of The Southbourne Creative Hub, a social enterprise providing arts, creative and cultural activities locally, particularly for those who need support to participate and contribute.   Working in collaboration with Bournemouth University Dementia Research Institute and charities such as The Alzheimer's Society to facilitate activities which are person centred and contribute to Active Ageing and Intergenerational Learning.  Other activities are for adults with and recovering from mental ill health again in collaboration with other local agencies.  Masters Degree, Arts in the Community.  2012 carried out research and mapping of provision of arts for health and wellbeing for Dorset County Council.  2013 Heritage Lottery Fund grant for local people to explore creatively our local history.  2013 achieved Highly Commended in the Arts & Health South West Awards.  2012 attended EU Conference: Active Ageing and Intergenerational Learning.