Project title
Apollo
Description of initiative
Apollo project takes place within hospitals and uses the arts to increase the well-being of children who are undergoing healthcare and mental health treatments on children’s wards. Our collaborative approach encourages learning, friendship and ownership for children during their hospital stay. Apollo uses combined arts to increase the wellbeing of children in hospital wards including Whipps Cross and Royal London hospitals.
Further information on the initiative
Themes: Culture and...
Individual well-being
Mental health
Quality of spaces and built environments
Quality of services for specific groups
Keywords
children, hospital, mental health, art
Target group
Children
Cultural field
Other
Timeframe
2011
- present
Sources of funding
Hospital Saturday Fund, The Arts Council and London Catalyst
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
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