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Arts and health projects are vital in helping people cope and recover from the pandemic and its consequences - but the DCMS rescue package - welcome though it is - may not reach the small organisations and artists who do this work.

ARC is a leading arts and mental health organisation which has for a number of years hosted student social workers as part of its creative programmes. Its Artistic Director, Jacqui Wood, explains.

Tips for applying to the COVID-19 legal action fund which supports charities to use legal action to help protect communities worst affected by the pandemic.

A page of creative initiatives and useful resources, originally developed to support particularly older people in isolation and in care homes during the COVID-19 crisis. Please do let us know about anything you're doing.

How do you find satisfaction making music together whilst apart? Soundcastle, who are working in creative music-making with people experiencing mental health problems, describe how they are adapting.

Laura Drysdale of the Restoration Trust explains how the history and landscapes of Burgh Castle in Great Yarmouth are helping people's mental health.

David Cutler reflects on the ingenuity of the particpatory arts sector as it adapts to going online and looks forward to our first funding round for Arts & Mental Health in July.

Artists and participants at the British Ceramics Biennial Health programme reflect on delivering and taking part in a programme centred usually around clay in a studio.

The Foundation's Deputy Director sets out the next priorities for the Strengthening Civil Society programme which supports the use of the law by civil society to create social change.

The Comedy Asylum is a unique platform for people involved with Leicester mental health services to develop and showcase their comedic abilities including at the Leicester Comedy Festival.