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MNN UK · January 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Arts programmes save Welsh NHS £26m annually, say report

What happened: A report reveals that arts-based activities focused on physical health and wellbeing help save the Welsh NHS £26 million each year. Strictly star Amy Dowden shared that dancing at home supported her through chemotherapy.

Why it matters:

  • Shows the financial benefits of integrating arts into healthcare.
  • Highlights positive effects on patients’ wellbeing during treatment.

MNN Take: This evidence supports the value of arts programmes as cost-effective tools for improving health outcomes and easing patient experiences within the NHS.

Sources: BBC UK