Here you can find work carried out by Historic England and commissioned bodies to explore the relationship between wellbeing and the Historic Environment. Our research has shown that interaction with heritage or the historic environment can be a positive factor in supporting individual and community wellbeing.
Whether through visiting, volunteering, learning or creative practice, engaging with heritage can strengthen confidence, resilience, hope and social connections.
Read a summary of Historic England's Wellbeing and Heritage Strategy and download the full strategy document.
Research into the relationship between wellbeing and interaction with the historic environment to inform Historic England's future work.
Find out how heritage has been used to create and strengthen communities.
A selection of case studies showing how heritage can improve wellbeing.
Linda Monckton introduces a special edition of Historic England research focusing on wellbeing.
A group run by Historic England and the Council for British Archaeology to share knowledge from across the heritage sector in the area of wellbeing.
Project exploring the potential for Historic England to collaborate with health care professionals in prescribing heritage interactions.
Projects about the links between wellbeing and historic places.
Projects about encouraging a sense of wellbeing through participation and engagement in heritage.
Projects to support younger people's wellbeing through heritage interactions.
Projects to support the wellbeing of older people through heritage interactions.
Projects about supporting better mental health through heritage interactions.
Projects to combat loneliness through heritage interactions
Wellbeing and Heritage Conference
Information about a conference for heritage and wellbeing practitioners.
Having Heritage Sites in Your Neighbourhood and Visiting Heritage Improves Mental Health
Social and Public Health Sciences Unit Blog Article reporting on a collaborative project with Historic England.
Public Benefit as Community Wellbeing in Archaeology
Online open access journal Internet Archaeology features Historic England's wellbeing approach.
Historic England Supports National Social Prescribing Initiative
37 projects in England that will benefit from the £1.8 million Thriving Communities Fund.
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