He writes: ‘By focusing on the synergies between the two sectors, we want to unleash the creative potential of technology and boost the capability of cultural organisations to support our future economy and the wellbeing of the country.

The results indicate that places support us in four areas; mental wellbeing, nostalgia, security and survival.

What Works Wellbeing has published Drivers of wellbeing inequality. Although the research wasn’t specifically looking for a link between heritage and wellbeing, it found one.

Emma Hanson, Head of Strategic Commissioning Adult Community Support, Kent County Council We like to think heritage is good for people’s wellbeing and health, and evidence is starting to be available to back this up.

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We like to think heritage is good for people’s wellbeing and health, and evidence is starting to be available to back this up.

We want a thriving countryside providing multiple benefits for society: a prosperous rural economy, strong rural communities, recreation, nature and wildlife, physical and emotional wellbeing, beauty, and history.

We like to think heritage is good for people’s wellbeing and health, and some evidence is starting to be available to back this up.

The first keynote speech by Mike Zeidler – Partnership Manager of "Happy City" ‘How to develop enduring Friendships’, will address the wellbeing benefits of volunteering and the significant influence volunteers can have on the ‘feel’ of a place.

The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) is running a free research briefing event “Health, Wellbeing and Cultural Heritage: research, evidence and practice" in partnership with Tate, on 12 September 2017, 17.30-21.00 at Tate Modern.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing (APPGAHW) was formed in 2014 and aims to improve awareness of the benefits that the arts can bring to health and wellbeing.

The first keynote speech ‘How to develop enduring Friendships’, will address the wellbeing benefits of volunteering and the significant influence volunteers can have on the ‘feel’ of a place.