The Disconnected Bodies Podcast | Episode Six | Niamh White - CEO of Hospital Rooms

Niamh White is CEO of Hospital Rooms, a UK charity transforming mental health hospitals through contemporary art. Founded in 2016, the organisation has commissioned over 500 artworks and worked with more than 100 artists across NHS mental health sites nationwide.To mark their 10th anniversary milestone, Hospital Rooms will deliver a year-long programme of activity in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK and their Gallery Circle network, including leading international gallery Victoria Miro. Their anniversary programme will span new commissions, exhibitions, national participation initiatives and fundraising moments, with two major points of activity taking place in July and September 2026. Visit www.hospital-rooms.com The Disconnected Bodies PodcastHosted by Pablo ColellaFor the curious and creative, The Disconnected Bodies Podcast is a space for bold conversations with leaders across the UK’s creative sector. Hosted by Pablo Colella, the series brings together diverse voices and sharp opinions from the forefront of culture, creativity, and change. From visionary artists to industry insiders, each episode unpacks the strategies, stories, and provocations shaping the creative landscape today, and asks what’s next for those daring to disrupt it.About Disconnected BodiesDisconnected Bodies is a UK-based social enterprise and arts audience consultancy dedicated to improving access to the arts, culture, and heritage.Positioning creativity as a public good, they guide bold cultural projects and leaders in choosing, creating, and engaging “brilliant arts experiences” Their services include:Audience profiling, research and evaluation – using dialogue-driven, psychologically informed methods to understand motivations and barriersArts marketing and engagement roadmaps – strategic planning tailored for Arts Council England funded organisationsGrant-writing support – helping clients secure public funding and amplify under‑represented voicesKey impact metrics:Operating for 19 years, across 15 countries.Reaching 720,000+ people in 2025, with 823 hours of free consultancy and 2.1 million digital engagementsAt the helm is founder Pablo Colella, who's the UK's leading cultural audience psychology consultant.www.disconnectedbodies.cowww.instagram.com/disconnectedbodies