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Management Guidance



Here you’ll find guidance, case studies, and templates to help you set up, strengthen and sustain your hospital arts programme. This section covers the core aspects of running a hospital arts programme, including management, governance, funding, strategy, and evaluation – supporting you to embed the arts effectively within a healthcare context.

Explore the sections below to find practical tools, real-life examples, and adaptable templates.


Governance, Management, and Funding


Hospital arts programmes need thoughtful governance, strong management, and sustainable funding to succeed. This section outlines the key structures, roles and responsibilities, and approaches to funding and resourcing that support long-term impact and alignment with local health priorities.

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Strategy


This section provides a clear and practical framework for developing an arts strategy that supports the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and communities. It’s designed to help arts managers and NHS professionals develop a strategic approach to integrating creativity into healthcare that aligns with local needs and priorities.

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Evaluation


Evaluation is vital for understanding your programme’s impact, guiding improvement, and making the case for continued support. This guidance demystifies evaluation, offering clear, flexible approaches to help you plan and deliver meaningful evaluation activity.

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