28/10/2026
Meet the Hub Plus Fellows
Today, we're getting to know Dr Tara George and hearing about her Creative Health Fellowship.
"Over the past year, I've had the chance to meet and learn from people across the creative health community, both locally and nationally. I've explored the research behind creative health and looked at how we can turn strong evidence into practical action that benefits people and communities.
I've also been inspired by a number of theatre productions, including Lifeline, Tell Me Where It Hurts and The Glad Game, all of which explore important health experiences through storytelling.
One of the biggest things I've learned is just how much fantastic creative health work is already happening. My challenge now is helping more people understand the value of creativity in health and building stronger connections between health services and the arts.
Long-term funding is also vital if these projects are going to continue making a difference."
Three highlights so far:
✅ Helping to develop a national Creative Health training module for healthcare professionals.
✅ Speaking at an international paediatric conference about creative health and young people.
✅ Supporting plans for a lung health choir in North Derbyshire.
Looking ahead
⭐ Strengthening relationships between healthcare and creative health organisations.
⭐ Exploring new opportunities for patient and clinician education through creative approaches.
⭐ Looking at how theatre could be used more widely in healthcare professional education.
We're looking forward to seeing what Tara achieves next through her fellowship.
