Episode 2: Exploring the Infrastructure of Creative Health

KeywordsCreative Health, Infrastructure, Funding, Policy, Community Engagement, Education, Training, Health and Wellbeing, Arts, Resources SummaryThis conversation explores the multifaceted infrastructure of Creative Health, emphasizing the importance of funding, policy, education, and community engagement. Jennifer Leslie discusses how these elements work together to support creative health initiatives and the role they play in enhancing health and wellbeing through creative expression. TakeawaysCreative Health is supported by various infrastructures.Physical spaces like community centres are essential.Human infrastructure includes artists and volunteers.Education is crucial for sustaining creative health.Funding shapes the longevity of creative health programs.Policy influences recognition and support for creative health.Creative health can prevent ill health and promote wellbeing.Community engagement is vital for creative health initiatives.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Creative Health01:26 Understanding Infrastructure02:01 Physical and Human Infrastructure03:20 Education and Knowledge Infrastructure04:19 Funding Infrastructure05:25 Policy Infrastructure07:12 Defining Creative Health08:26 Networking and Community Engagement09:24 Resources Corner: Funding Opportunities12:32 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode PreviewTranscripthttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8yiemkpdh4kt3p8jqk19h/Episode-2.txt?rlkey=zm2ch4qidyand86c2f1isjo8g&st=1f0psqoj&dl=0 Resource CornerFundingPRS Foundation – Early Career Promoter FundLink: Early Career Promoter Fund - PRS for Music FoundationDeadline: 12th February 2026 EventsThrive Health AllianceLink: Art Meets Music – Paint, Music & Vibes Tickets, Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM | EventbriteDate and time : Feb 17th, 2026,  2pm to 9pmCost: Free NewsCreative Health Leads ProgrammeLink: National Centre for Creative HealthNetworkingEnfield Culture Network- Connecting people to arts, culture and community.Link: Enfield Culture Network Connect with JenCreative health isn’t a trend — it’s a movement, and you’re part of it.If today’s conversation sparked something for you, follow the podcast, leave a review, and help us widen access by sharing this episode.And if you’d like to get in touch, collaborate, or share your story, you can email us at [email protected] your voice, your creativity, and your wellbeing truly matter.