We are delighted to present our hospital arts strategy. There is overwhelming evidence that shows just what a difference the arts, creative thinking and creative projects can make to hospital environments, patients, carers, visitors and staff.

We support the arts in our hospitals, and are committed to growing this work so that we can make the best of what creative approaches and professionals can offer to healthcare – alongside our medical treatments, doctors, nurses and other clinical staff.

This strategy sets out why the arts offer something powerful and unique to our hospitals, and how we will make this work in Hull and East Yorkshire.