

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Creative Work, Healthy Minds: Creativity and Wellbeing Symposium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A cross-sector symposium, weaving together creativity, wellbeing, workplace culture, and systemic challenges such as funding and capacityAbout this EventJoin our half-day symposium at Arc, Hat Works in Stockport, to explore how creativity can support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace — for both staff and the people they work with.Arc, one of the UK’s leading arts and mental health charities, has seen a growing demand for creative wellbeing programmes from across the private, public, and education sectors. As recent reports highlight the rising cost of employee ill health — with 1 in 5 working-age adults out of work due to health issues — we believe creativity has a vital role to play in shaping healthier, more sustainable working cultures.This is not a conference — it’s the start of a conversation with the aims of sharing inspiring examples and evidence, generating ideas for sustainable, scalable initiatives and informing future funding bids and collaborative projects.The event will feature short, thought-provoking presentations (15 minutes each), followed by group discussions and a shared lunch. Confirmed speakers include Dr Lucy Walker, Lecturer, Dept of Psychology, Mcr Met Uni and Dawn Prescott – LIME Arts, Manchester Uni NHS Foundation Trust, with more to be announced.We’re bringing together voices from health, education, business, local authorities, the VCFSE and cultural sectors to explore:The impact of creative practices on staff wellbeing and the experience of workAlternative approaches to promoting wellbeing and supporting employeesBarriers to embedding creativity in stretched systems — and what enables itPractical, innovative ways of coping with busy and stressful environmentsOpportunities for collaboration, partnership, and future innovationWho should attend:Mental health improvement enablers who want to implement real changePublic health and mental health decision makersMental health referrers interested in pilot projectsWellbeing champions - those responsible for improving wellbeing in their setting – hospitals, schools or businessesBusinesses who want to improve the resilience of their staff, for reduced sickness and increased longevityThose who have worked with Arc, seen the benefits of our programmes and would like access to more supportAcademics and researchers working in this fieldCore Objectives:Explore how creativity can support staff wellbeing and the wellbeing of those they serve (students, patients, clients).Identify barriers to embedding creativity in the workplace (e.g., time, funding, culture).Showcase successful models or pilots (e.g., MMU, NHS Trusts, schools, businesses).Co-create ideas for sustainable, scalable, and inclusive creative wellbeing initiatives.Generate insights and feedback to inform future funding bids and strategic planning.Brief schedule:9.30: Arrive, coffee &amp; pastries10 – 10.15: Welcome &amp; intro10.15 – 11.45: Presentations &amp; provocations11.45 – 12.15: Refreshments – drinks &amp; light lunch12.15 – 1: Discussion1 – 1.30: Feedback &amp; next steps1.30: CloseThere’s no commitment beyond attending and contributing to the discussion — but we hope the event will spark ideas for future collaborations, pilot projects, and funding bids.Join us in advancing creativity to support health and wellbeing in the workplace.This project is part-funded by the UK GovernmentArc is 4 minutes walk from Stockport train station - see travel info here https://arc-centre.org/visit-us/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stockport/creative-work-healthy-minds-creativity-and-wellbeing-symposium/100001975790220737
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, nonprofit, charities, business, art, conferences
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Stockport
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Arc Centre, Hat Works
- **lat**: 53.4085009
- **long**: -2.162299800000028
- **full address**: Arc Centre, Hat Works, Wellington Mill, Stockport, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Arc Centre and Gallery (https://allevents.in/org/arc-centre-and-gallery/22522471)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Arc Centre, Hat Works, Wellington Mill, Stockport, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Arc Centre and Gallery
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, mental-health, nonprofit, charities, business, art, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Creative Work, Healthy Minds: Creativity and Wellbeing Symposium ?
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