Breathe Arts Health Research

02/12/2025

💜 The Big Give Starts NOW and our amazing patron, Dame Imelda Staunton DBE is asking you to help make twice the impact.

From today until 9th December (midday–midday), every donation to Breathe through the Big Give will be matched pound-for-pound.

£10 → £20
£50 → £100
£100 → £200

Your doubled gift supports:
🎵 New parents facing postnatal depression
🪄 Young people building strength & independence
🎶 NHS staff who need space to breathe

Your kindness today means twice the comfort, twice the connection, twice the hope.

Please help us change lives. Donate here: https://bit.ly/3KsDvUz

27/11/2025

What a night! 💛✨

Last night we celebrated the incredible Social Enterprise UK Awards 2025 at the Royal Festival Hall, a room filled with some of the most inspiring, values-driven people working to make the world fairer, safer and more inclusive.

Huge congratulations to all the winners, including the brilliant Hannah Oyewole, winner of Women in Social Enterprise. Following in the footsteps of our own MD & Founder Yvonne Farquharson, who won this category previously. 💛👏

It was a joy to be there alongside so many amazing change-makers from the School for Social Entrepreneurs, including Robin Chu, Alastair Wilson, Anna Ling, Tofik Saad, and Richard Collier-Keywood.

A special shout-out to David Adair from PwC on his well-deserved win, and to all the inspiring finalists who are creating real impact in their communities.

Hosted brilliantly by Sara Pascoe, with uplifting performances from Aston Performing Arts Academy (APAA) and a powerful spoken word performance from Hussain Manawer, the evening was full of hope, pride and energy.

"In a world where we are bombarded with negative news stories, it is important to stop, look around, and notice all the great people and great work happening all around us. " — Yvonne Farquharson


Social Enterprise UK

25/11/2025

One week to go until your donation is doubled.

From 2–9 December, every pound you give during the Big Give Christmas Campaign will be matched pound for pound. Turning £10 into £20, £50 into £100, and making your generosity reach even further.

These programmes change lives every single day:
🌸 Breathe Melodies helps new parents facing postnatal depression find calm, confidence and connection through the simple act of singing together.
🪄 Breathe Magic blends occupational therapy with the art of magic, supporting young people with hemiplegia build strength, independence and belief in themselves.
🎵 Breathe Harmony gives NHS staff a rare moment of peace, community and joy in the midst of overwhelming pressure.

Your support keeps all of these programmes free and accessible for the people who need them most.

This December, your kindness will go twice as far. Offering hope, relief, connection and creativity to those who might otherwise go without.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3K6yLnC

24/11/2025

We can’t wait - Occupational Therapy Show is almost here!

This Thursday and Friday, we’ll be at the NEC Birmingham sharing the creativity, innovation and evidence behind our award-winning Breathe Magic Programmes.

✨ Find us at Stand H19

Come and meet the team and discover how occupational therapy and the art of magic come together to create life-changing, goal-focused intensive therapy for young people with hemiplegia.

See how performance, play and clinical expertise can transform confidence, independence and participation.

🎤 Join our talk:
A Creative and Magical Approach to Occupational Therapy
📅 Thursday 27 November
🕧 12:30–13:00
🎭 Theatre 3

With Rebecca Johnson (Joint Clinical Lead OT), Hannah Dye (Head of Programmes), and Josh Parsons — Breathe Magic Ambassador and the first person with hemiplegia to become a Member of The Magic Circle

They’ll explore how creativity and evidence-based practice come together to unlock new possibilities in upper-limb rehabilitation and inspire fresh thinking across OT practice.

We’re so looking forward to connecting with the OT community, sharing stories, answering questions and showing what therapy can look like when innovation and imagination meet.

✨ See you at the OT Show!

Follow the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/47NndNW

23/11/2025

The early months of parenthood can feel like a storm of love, sleepless nights, and a thousand tiny moments that change you forever.

💜 Breathe Melodies for Mums

For every mum who’s felt joy and exhaustion in the same breath…
For every mum who’s ever rocked her baby in the dark and wondered if anyone sees her…
For every mum craving a moment for self-love and care

Our FREE 10-week group singing programme is here to gently lift the fog. No pressure. No judgement. No nursery rhymes.

Learn more here: https://breatheahr.org/programmes/melodies-for-mums/

💙 And Dads, this is for you too.
Becoming a father is a powerful, overwhelming, and often invisible experience. Support for dads is still too rare.

Breathe Melodies for Dads offers relaxed, creative music-making where you can bond with your baby, meet other dads, and find space to breathe.

Learn more here: https://breatheahr.org/programmes/breathe-melodies-for-dads/

🌟 New Breathe Melodies for Mums and Breathe Melodies for Dads programmes begin in January 2026, across London and online.

A fresh start. A gentle lift. A place to feel seen, supported and held.

If you or someone you love needs this, share it 💜.

21/11/2025

We are super excited to be attending the Occupational Therapy Show 2025 next week! We will be showcasing the creativity, innovation and evidence behind our Breathe Magic Programmes at the NEC Birmingham.

Join us at Stand H19, where our team will be sharing how occupational therapy and the art of magic come together to create life-changing, goal-focused intensive therapy for young people with hemiplegia. You’ll have the chance to see how performance, play and clinical expertise can transform engagement, confidence and independence.

We’re also delighted to be presenting: A Creative and Magical Approach to Occupational Therapy - 27 November | 12:30–13:00 | Theatre 3
With Rebecca Johnson (Joint Clinical Lead OT), Hannah Dye (Head of Programmes), and Josh Parsons, Breathe Magic Ambassador and the first person with hemiplegia to become a Member of The Magic Circle.

They’ll explore how creativity and evidence-based practice can open new possibilities in upper-limb rehabilitation and inspire fresh thinking across OT practice.

We can’t wait to connect with the OT community, share stories, answer questions and spark conversations about what therapy can look like when innovation, creativity and clinical excellence come together.

✨ Come and find us at the OT Show and discover the magic behind the therapy.
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/47NndNW

20/11/2025

🎄✨ Magic at the Gatehouse – Christmas Special ✨🎄

Our festive show returns on Sunday 21st December at 8pm, bringing Christmas wonder, mystery, and mind-bending magic to the heart of Highgate, all in aid of Breathe Arts Health Research

Starring an exceptional lineup:
🎩 Sergio Barros
🃏 Laura London
🔮 David Owen
🧠 Transcendent Mentalism

Expect sleigh-fulls of astonishment, impossible feats and a touch of Christmas mischief.

🎟️ Tickets are already limited - secure your seat at Upstairs At The Gatehouse before the magic melts away!

18/11/2025

At Breathe, we're not just about delivering programmes - we're committed to driving systemic change to healthcare systems and policies. Over the past month we're proud to have attended the UK House of Commons three times, advocating to keep evidenced-based creative approaches to healthcare on the agenda.

Today, it was an honour to meet with Alain Gregoire Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) and Simon Opher MP, as well as a fortuitous meeting with Rt Hon. Dame Andrea Leadsom - all of whom are making powerful changes to shape global maternal care - a mission so close to our heart. Together we are all committed to ensuring the mental health of parents, families and babies are prioritised.

We are big supporters of the new The 1001 Critical Days Foundation - their mission, vision and values all align perfectly with our work at Breathe Arts health Research. ☑️

18/11/2025

So proud to collaborate with Big Give for their film, featuring our very own Patron Imelda Staunton and Breathe Melodies for Mums Programme! ✨ 🫶

We’re excited to be part of this year's campaign raising vital funds for Breathe, keeping our programmes accessible for the people who need them the most: new mothers and fathers experiencing postnatal depression, young people living with hemiplegia, and NHS staff in need of respite, connection, and community.

This December, your generosity can go twice as far - between 2-9 December every donation you make via our Big Give page will be matched, pound for pound, instantly doubling your impact. ♥️

06/11/2025

We’re celebrating Occupational Therapy Week by shining a light on the creativity and compassion that make OTs so extraordinary!

Next stop: the Occupational Therapy Show 2025 🎉

We’ll be there sharing how our award-winning Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme turns evidence-based therapy into something magical.

We’re so proud of every OT and OT student who’s been part of our journey so far, and we can’t wait to welcome the next generation of OTs and students as Magic Trainers for our 2026 Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Camp 🪄.

Read more: https://bit.ly/47NndNW

We’re Bringing the Magic to the Occupational Therapy Show! Thu 6 Nov This month we’re so excited to be heading to the Occupational Therapy Show 2025, where we’ll be sharing how creativity and clinical excellence combine to transform therapy. Since 2008, we’ve been turning therapy into someth...

31/10/2025

🤰🏽 Are you in your 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy?

We’d love to hear from you! 💛

Join us for a focus group at the iconic Southbank Centre, Central London, on Wednesday 12th November, 6:30–8:00pm, as we co-design a brand-new singing programme supporting antenatal mental health. 🎶

Your insights will help shape something special, a programme designed with and for expectant mothers.

✨ Refreshments provided
✨ £25 voucher as a thank you
✨ A warm, welcoming space to share your thoughts

📍 Southbank Centre, London
🗓 Wednesday 12th November | 18:30–20:00
🔗 Follow the link to sign up: https://bit.ly/4hDWdor

Please share and help spread the word, together we can make a difference for mothers-to-be 💕