PAPER F
SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING AND BENEFITS SELECT COMMITTEE – 6
NOVEMBER 2003
PRESENTATION
FROM HEALING ARTS
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF SELECT COMMITTEE AND BEST VALUE SUPPORT
REASON FOR SELECT COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
This presentation was requested by the Chairman of the Council to improve Members’ understanding of the role Healing Arts plays in local healthcare
ACTION REQUIRED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE
To
consider the presentation and ask questions as appropriate
BACKGROUND
Healing Arts was established in 1985 as part of the Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Charitable Trust. Guy Eades, Arts Director, has been invited to give a presentation to the Select Committee on the work that the organisation does across the Island.
Members will have an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.
At the request of Mr. Eades a leaflet entitled ‘Healing Arts-Creative Energy’ has been circulated separately to members of the Select Committee
RELEVANT PLANS, POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS
FINANCIAL, LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial, legal or crime and disorder implications for the Council
arising from the presentation.
APPENDICES ATTACHED
Appendix 1 – Information paper from Healing Arts
Appendix 2 – Map of the art for health field (Health Development Agency)
BACKGROUND PAPERS USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT
None
Contact Point : Saskia Kiernan, Select Committee and Best Value Support,
Tel 823805, e-mail [email protected]
ALISTAIR DRAIN