Artlink West Yorkshire has been successful in securing a two-year contract from Arts and Minds to host the Arts and Minds Development Worker. Tom Bailey has been recruited to this role and has now been in place since January 2009. Working in close partnership with the NHS Mental Health Trust, this unique opportunity aims to build the capacity of Arts and Mind’s membership, championing the vital role of creativity in promoting inclusion, recovery and mental wellbeing.

The Arts and Minds Network is made of of around 380 individuals across Leeds who are interested in the relationship between the arts and mental well being. Members enjoy benefits such as discounts at art shops and are invited to attend regualr arts events. If you would like to know more or want to become a member see www.artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk. You can contact Tom on 0113 2431121 or tom.bailey@artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk