The symposium was co-hosted by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Creative Ireland Programme), the Department of Health (Healthy Ireland), the Health Service Executive and the Arts Council. It signals a significant step towards embedding creativity and arts within the delivery of health and social care in Ireland.

Watch a short overview video of the symposium here.

Symposium host Olivia O’Leary with panellists

Three panels, composed of experts and senior policy makers from both arts and health sectors, discussed the evidence, policy landscape, and implementation issues.

Watch the full symposium video stream below and read a summary report here.