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"I'm Caroline, the Project Manager and also Project Nurse for the county with both clinical and management background in the NHS and the private sector. The aim is simple - at Healthy Arts we want to keep the people of Essex healthy and happy. I will advise on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and refer in the right direction for further treatment or management of a previously undiagnosed condition because prevention is better than cure!"

"I'm Louise and I am the Community Arts Officer for the North Essex region. I have a degree in Art History and Design. A large element of my degree involved painting, sculpture and other forms of art and craft. After my degree I worked for the Royal Academy of Arts in London where I was an Events Organiser. I came in contact with some of the greatest artworks in the world and this has inspired me to encourage others to enjoy art and understand its benefits."

"I'm Jo and I am the Community Arts Officer for the South Essex region. I have a real passion for creative activities and getting people motivated and involved. I was recently involved in the research and development of a report into the contribution and therapeutic benefits of arts and mental health. I have a wide range of creative skills and knowledge. From my arts and mental health research and my own personal experience I have seen how arts and creativity can benefit mental health."

"I'm Claire and my role as Fundraising Manager is to ensure that we can keep Healthy Arts running for as long as possible by securing donations and grants towards the project! I have been a Fundraiser for 5 years and have worked in the Voluntary Sector generally for over 10 years. This project demonstrates positive, visible results and really can make a difference to people's lives. If you or someone you know might be interested in supporting the project financially I would be thrilled to hear from you."

"I'm Tom and I'm the Web Manager for the Healthy Arts Project. I have been involved with community arts projects for many years now. I project-manage community art exhibitions and build and promote accessible websites for charities and community groups. I believe that community arts projects are hugely beneficial to all members of society. They promote creativity, well-being and inclusion. If you have any questions or suggestions about our project website, feel free to contact me."