Signposting to policy, evidence and tools: Culture and Tradition

What is Well London doing to promote healthy eating?

The twenty Well London communities have strong cultures and traditions which often combine with structural influences to create opportunities and barriers which support or hinder communities in achieving healthy lifestyles and mental well-being.

Arts Council England manages the creative practice strand of Well London,Be Creative Be Well (BCBW). We have been awarded £1.26m and use this funding to commission arts and creative activities creative activities to engage LSOA communities and individuals in a process of change, to improve health, environments, increase community cohesion through intercultural and intergenerational projects and provide accessible, fun whole community activities.

Policy and guidance

Key policies, strategies and action plans for the UK and London

The evidence base

Evidence on ethnicity and health, and the potential for arts and cultural activities to increase health and well-being.

Tools and resources

A range of resources to help inform work across different cultural and ethnic communities, and to help design and deliver arts-based projects to improve health and well-being.

Case Studies to inspire you:

• Culture and tradition
• Ethnic minorities

Links

Organisations providing further support

We hope these resources are useful to you. If you have any feedback or comments, or wish to add anything, please email welllondon@lsx.org.uk.