Welcome to Artlift. For adults living with mental health challenges and / or a long-term health condition, we are a creative space for them to recover because of the experience of the artists, the relaxed atmosphere, and the personalised approach.
Artlift runs arts programmes for anyone registered with a doctor in Gloucestershire or Wiltshire and is …
… living with mental health challenges like depression and anxiety
… managing long-term conditions like chronic pain
… living with or moving on from cancer
We are a specialist creative health charity providing arts on prescription with proven health benefits. Our courses are available to adults registered with a GP in Gloucestershire or Wiltshire who need a lift in these challenging times. Find out how to take part.
Artlift News
We continue to work with our participants through this difficult time of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our programmes have been designed for remote delivery to keep everyone safe, in line with Government guidelines.
Read our full Covid-19 statement, 19 Mar 2020
Art saved my life
Many of us at Artlift know first-hand the very real difference that the arts and creativity can make to our wellbeing, and Amabel Mortimer is no exception. We want to share Ami's powerful story about how art sustained her through a deep trauma. On the day of her...
About Artlift
What We Do
Artlift provides art courses for people experiencing mental health challenges and / or long term physical conditions which impact negatively on mental health. Find out more.
Meet the Team
Meet the Artlift Team including our artists, administrative staff and trustees.
Why Art Matters
Over the past 12 years, we have collected a huge database of evidence showing the positive impact of the arts in health interventions. Find out more about Why Art Matters.
Looking for a Referral Form?
Forms for people self-referring into our cancer or Wiltshire programmes:
- Flourish – for adults in Gloucestershire living with and beyond cancer
- Creative by Nature – for adults in Wiltshire living with mental and/or other long-term health conditions (self-referral form coming soon)
Forms for medical and other professionals who’d like to make a referral: