Arts4Us Stage A Version V1_27.08.24
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Arts4Us Stage A: Development of a mapping methodology that captures and streamlines access to place-based arts initiatives that support the Mental Health of Children and Young People.
IRAS ID
345801
Contact name
Vicky Karkou
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 31 days
Research summary
The Arts4Us project will create a digital platform where evidence-based local arts activities will become easily accessible for Children and Young People (CYP), their families, relevant organisations and services. We will do this by identifying good local arts practice that addresses the diverse mental health needs of CYP, especially those who are often under-represented. It will promote easy access to best practice in local arts activities that support the diverse mental health needs of CYP and thus enable them to take better control of their lives. By supporting the mental health of CYP the project will meet an important NHS priority contributing towards tackling the health inequalities affecting their lives.
In Stage one of the project, we will give voice to CYP’s experiences and preferences, and engage in extensive evidence and database synthesis, to develop a mapping methodology that is sensitive to local and hyper-local needs. Specifically, we will use workshops and focus groups (4-6) with CYP and families (N = 24-48) to identify preferences for arts initiatives and facilitators/barriers in accessing them.
REC name
West Midlands - Coventry & Warwickshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/WM/0203
Date of REC Opinion
15 Oct 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion