Creative activities like music, dance and crafts make people happier, healthier, and more connected.

That’s according to research by Croydon’s Director of Public Health, who is calling for more art to be included in healthcare.

Ruth Hutchinson’s report highlights projects including Breathe Melodies and Art and Joy as examples of how this can be achieved.

The borough’s Director of Public Health has a statutory duty to produce an independent report each year on the area’s health issues.