Commissioned to consider the potential for a visible, recognised and authoritative national body for arts and health and  its  core  purpose. It would be: a think-tank; offer advocacy and lobbying; and research and develop work on arts and health. A forum would bring together a group of regional partners  working  with  a  shared  purpose.

It concludes that the majority of  contributors consider  the  principle  of  a  national  body  to  be useful to  them,  however, it may not cover  the  breadth  of  the  arts  and  health  field  effectively, may just be another layer of infrastructure, and only bring limited benefits.

Globe Consultants (2011). Final Report. Consultancy work to support the development of a national forum for arts & health. Lincoln: Globe Consultants.