We believe that words used creatively can be a powerful tool for health and personal and community development – through the writing, reading and performing of poetry, prose, fiction, drama and story.

Founded in 1996, Lapidus exists to establish resources for the exchange of information and ideas, to promote appropriate training and ethical research in the field, and to provide practical support for practitioners.

Latest News

LAPIDUS SCOTLAND (Creative Words for Health and Well-Being)

Freedom and Belonging: Roots and Wings

Saturday 7th February 2009 - Full details can be found on the Scotland page.

The LONDON GROUP will hold their first open meeting. Go to the London Group Page for further details.

The Autumn Lapidus Journal is now available. Members and subscribers can download their copy by logging in.

New Lapidus Chair announces special project funding from Arts Council

New Lapidus Chair, Sheelagh Gallagher, has received notification that Lapidus has secured additional funding to promote and deliver a series of 8 pilot projects across the country. Sheelagh, who is based in Nottingham confirmed that the funding application had been successful and that it would enable the organisation to demonstrate exactly how it could deliver a nationwide project with leading practioners, involving several partners. At the latest Lapidus Board meeting Sheelagh said: " This is great news!!!. It's exactly how we need to move forward, spreading the word within the health care sector that Lapidus Members can deliver innovative and meaningful projects." Go to News and Events for more details

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