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Arts Programmes Save Welsh NHS £26m a Year, Report Finds

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Jordan Blake
Lifestyle & Wellness Writer
Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo
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Arts programmes aimed at physical health and wellbeing have been found to save the Welsh NHS £26m a year, according to a recent report. The report highlights the benefits of arts programmes in improving physical health and wellbeing, and reducing healthcare costs.

The report found that arts programmes have been successful in reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes. The programmes have also been shown to have a positive impact on mental health, with participants reporting improved mood and reduced stress levels.

The Welsh NHS has been investing in arts programmes as part of its efforts to improve patient care and reduce healthcare costs. The programmes have been shown to be effective in reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes.

The report's findings are based on data from the Welsh NHS and are the result of a comprehensive review of the evidence on the impact of arts programmes on physical health and wellbeing. The report's authors conclude that arts programmes are a valuable investment for the Welsh NHS and should be continued and expanded.

The report's findings have been welcomed by health professionals and arts organisations in Wales. They highlight the importance of arts programmes in improving physical health and wellbeing, and reducing healthcare costs.

The Welsh NHS has been investing in arts programmes as part of its efforts to improve patient care and reduce healthcare costs. The programmes have been shown to be effective in reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes.

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[1] Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo