This event is for educators, arts practitioners, researchers, students, policy-makers, patient representatives and others interested in how the creative and cultural sector might support the education, professional development and public image of nurses, midwives and other heath professionals at the point of care.

Presentations and performances will be used to introduce this developing field. In the afternoon, moderated small-group discussions will address its opportunities and challenges. The day culminates with an opportunity to put questions to a multi-disciplinary panel of experts.

PROGRAMME

10.30: Registration and refreshments

11.00: Welcome and keynote presentations including Alex Coulter, Director of Arts and Health South West

11.30: Show-case of performance-based initiatives in nursing and midwifery

1-2pm: Lunch (provided)

2.00 -3.30: Moderated discussions (further details below)

3.30-4.30: Q & A with expert panel (including Arts Council England and Performing Medicine)