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

Tickets: Creative Health Gathering - Wakefield district at Wakefield Exchange (WX) event tickets from TicketSource

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

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