BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PERFORMING ARTS MEDICINE
Clinical experts delivering health and wellbeing services for the Performing Arts
ARTISTS, CREATORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Free clinics, workshops and resources
HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS
Experienced working with performing arts patients or clients?
FOR INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS
Expert clinical partnership & health guidance for the creative sector
specialist, confidential medical advice
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Our expert clinicians understand the unique physical and psychological demands of the performing arts. On stage, backstage, on set, in the studio, teaching, on tour, at college – if you have a health problem related to your creative practice, BAPAM can help.
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Find a Healthcare Practitioner
If you need additional specialist care, the BAPAM Directory lists registered performing arts-specialist health professionals around the UK.
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Get InTune – Support Beyond the Music
Knowing how to look after your health and wellbeing is as important as your creative and technical skill.
70-80% of people in the creative industries will have a health issue which impacts their career. Achieving your potential depends on building and maintaining healthy routines and receiving expert help and support to quickly overcome any problems.
RESOURCES
Factsheets, Information and Health Guidance
Essential resources for artists, creative practitioners, teachers and industry organisations. Master healthy practice, prevent injury and enhance performance.
RESOURCES
BAPAM for Health Professionals
Access expert-led CPD, join our Directory, expand your peer network and work with BAPAM. Bring your expertise to the increasingly established specialism of Performing Arts Medicine and build your practice in this unique branch of occupational healthcare.
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Performing Arts Medicine News
Harnessing the Power of Mental Imagery: Performing Artists’ Most Powerful Mental Tool
In her blog last month, Performance Psychologist, Dr Anna Waters, highlighted how useful mental imagery can be in managing performance anxiety. Here, she expands on how this powerful technique can help you achieve your creative goals. “Before stepping on stage, I...
BAPAM’s Free Health Service Is an Essential Performing Arts Support
Recognise the signs you may need support as a performer and learn how BAPAM’s free health service helps you stay healthy and perform at your best online here.
A Quick Guide To Surviving Festival Season
To celebrate Carers Week (9th to 15th June), BAPAM is spotlighting the challenges carers in the performing arts face and how to improve equality for them.
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BAPAM provides unique and essential services
We are a specialist charity and we rely on the generosity of our key funders and individuals. Supporting BAPAM is a great way to help improve the health of our arts community and maintain its creative excellence.
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BAPAM is a Registered Charity No. 1167785
Contact us:
London Office
63 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN