The Reach initiative was set up by Arts Council England South West in 2006 and was managed and co-ordinated by Willis Newson in association with Alex Coulter. It was completed in 2010. Encouraging arts organisations and health providers to work in together, it aimed to tackle health inequalities in local communities by giving people opportunities to be creative, increase self-esteem and improve communication skills, mental wellbeing and confidence. Four individual partnerships were established in Bristol, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, each with its own project team. At a regional level the partners have shared experiences and learning and an external evaluation of the initiative has considered the challenges and successes of partnership delivery of arts and health projects. Individu

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