BAPAM – Performing Arts Medicine
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We are the UK’s medical charity for the performing arts
BAPAM is the medical charity for the performing arts. We are led by doctors with expertise in performing arts medicine. BAPAM clinicians combine clinical excellence with performing-arts expertise, delivering realistic, actionable recommendations tailored to creative careers.
While a creative career can be immensely rewarding, it also brings specific challenges. Research shows that 75% of those working in the performing arts will face a career-impacting physical or psychological health problem at some point.
If you make a proportion of your living from, or study in the performing arts, we can help you.
Founded in 1984, BAPAM works across the creative and medical sectors. We support the UK’s entire performing arts community, from musicians and singers to dancers, actors, and circus performers, as well as those who work behind the scenes.
Funded by the industry in partnership with key organisations, BAPAM provides vital help to aid recovery from illness or injury and create a healthier and more sustainable sector for performing arts professionals across the UK.
To talk to our Helpline team and register with BAPAM, call us on 020 8167 4775.
You can also contact us by emailing info@bapam.org.uk. Registering with BAPAM is free and confidential, and does not disrupt your existing NHS care. We will take your details, provide any further information you need and talk with you to find out how we can help.
You can find our more about our core services at the links below.
Our Services
Free Clinics - Face to Face and Online
BAPAM’s clinicians combine clinical excellence with performing-arts expertise, delivering realistic, actionable recommendations tailored to creative careers.
Healthy Practice Training & Workshops
Our free training workshops and talks focus on essential skills for healthy, sustainable creative practice. Most sessions are delivered online as free webinars.
Mental Health Support at BAPAM
BAPAM provides focussed psychological support specifically designed for performing artists, creators and industry professionals.
Health Resources and Factsheets
We are dedicated to sharing evidence-backed knowledge to help you stay well, manage health problems and sustain your career and creativity. Find our resource hub here.
The BAPAM Directory of Practitioners
Find registered clinical specialists and health practitioners experienced helping people working in the performing arts.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Drop us a line
BAPAM is a Registered Charity No. 1167785
Contact us:
London Office
63 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN