British Association for PERFORMING Arts Medicine

Become our Supporting Act

Can You Help BAPAM Grow our Service for Everyone in the Performing Arts?

 

We are asking for your support to help us grow our unique service, building on our vision to support everyone in the performing arts.

In the last ten years, the number of people we have helped has grown approximately fourfold to almost 3000 in 2023. Last year we delivered 2,598 free consultations and assessments, conducted 7,235 psychotherapy sessions and responded to 3,169 clinical enquiries. But with 75% of those working in the performing arts facing physical injury and poor mental health at some point in their career, we know that we can help more people.

BAPAM’s long experience and specialist clinical expertise means that we provide safe and effective care to solve health problems and ensure a swift return to creative work and practice. This vital support makes a huge difference in a sector where most are gig-economy workers with precarious incomes.

Our team are experts in the provision of mental health support, musculoskeletal care and vocal health advice. We have also built a UK-wide practitioner network of over 300 specialists in health problems and injuries associated with creative practices.

While addressing health problems we also work to prevent them, and actively promote mental and physical well-being through free workshops and education focusing on sustainable creative practice.

Giving a donation or organising a fundraising performance or event for our 40th anniversary helps BAPAM to provide free, expert care, support a healthy performing arts culture, and contribute to artistic success and sustainability.

Employee Giving

Many employers offer workplace giving schemes, for instance by matching your donations to a chosen charity. We are registered with Benevity, used by over 900 global organisations to facilitate workplace giving. If you are an employer or employee and would like to find out more about making a difference through giving, please get in touch

Spread the Word

Most people find out about BAPAM from a friend, colleague or teacher. We can provide resources, posters and other material suitable for sharing and for display in learning, production and performance spaces. Follow us and share our posts on Twitter and Facebook. Introduce us to corporate supporters, trusts and individual donors. 

Join our Clinical Team

Our free clinics are run by doctors (including GPs, orthopaedic consultants and rheumatologists), clinical psychologists, physiotherapists and osteopaths. If you are interested in joining us as a clinician please get in touch. Healthcare professionals who practise either on the NHS or privately can also help us by joining our Directory. Click to find out more. 

 
 
GET IN TOUCH WITH US

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BAPAM is a Registered Charity No. 1167785
Contact us:

London Office

British Association for Performing Arts Medicine
63 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN