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Mental illness in the 16th and 17th centuries Historic England

WEBRichard Napier was a clergyman, medical practitioner and astrologer who treated thousands of patients worried about their mental health between 1597 and 1634. Servants, …

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Women and Healthcare Historic England

WEBWomen patients. Almshouses for elderly women survive from the eighteenth century – no surprise given that women have long tended to outlive men. As the role of women in …

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Improving Mental Health Through Heritage

WEBMental ill health is one of the most important elements of wellbeing, with implications for physical health and life expectancy (Mental Health Taskforce, 2016). It …

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From Bethlehem to Bedlam

WEBIt is certainly true that by 1403, 'lunatic' patients formed the majority of the Bethlem's clients - and so England's first, and perhaps most infamous, mental institution was born. In …

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Wellbeing and Heritage Strategy (2022 – 25)

WEBIn May 2022, Historic England launched its first Wellbeing and Heritage Strategy. In the last year, we invested approximately £380,000 to explore how heritage, archaeology and the …

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Wellbeing and Historic Environment: Why Bother

WEBWellbeing is politically and conceptually linked with addressing health inequality and social cohesion as long-term government priorities. Wellbeing evaluation …

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Wellbeing and Heritage Historic England

WEBUpdated 19 December 2023. Here you can find work carried out by Historic England and commissioned bodies to explore the relationship between wellbeing and …

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How Heritage Can Improve the Lives of Older People

WEBHeritage can help to support good mental and cognitive health in later life. Studies show that there is great potential for heritage to tackle cognitive diseases …

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Public Parks and Greenspaces Matter Historic England

WEBPublic Health England’s 2020 ‘Improving access to greenspace’ review was a game changer in making the case for parks. The review showed how the evidence …

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Health and Welfare Buildings

WEBNational Health Service (formed in 1948). Sir William Beveridge’s 1942 report on social services laid the foundations for a welfare state, and a 1945 proposal by Aneuran Bevan …

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Wellbeing and Social Prescribing Historic England

WEBSocial Prescribing is connecting people to activities, groups and support that improve health and wellbeing. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by …

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Heritage at Risk, Volunteering and Wellbeing Historic England

WEBWellbeing is a fundamental aspect of health, a priority of the World Health Organisation since 1948 and one of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development …

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Disability, Rehabilitation and Work Historic England

WEBThe National Health Service (NHS) The NHS, created in 1948, had taken over most rehabilitation services by 1951. Amongst these was the Miners' Rehabilitation Service, …

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Disability in the Early 20th century 1914-1945 Historic England

WEBChildren. Between 1900 and 1945, up to half a million children had a physical disability or sensory impairment, mainly due to poverty and disease. There were no vaccinations, …

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Human Osteoarchaeology

WEBHuman osteoarchaeology is the scientific study of human skeletons excavated from archaeological sites. It can tell us about the health, lifestyle, diet, mortality and physique …

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Wellbeing and Heritage Conference Historic England

WEBWellbeing and Heritage Conference. Created 5 December 2023. Updated 29 April 2024. Together with partners we ran a two-day in-person conference on wellbeing …

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A History of Disability: from 1050 to the Present Day

WEBDisability in the early 20th century 1914-1945. This section describes the tension between different attitudes to disability at the beginning of the 20th century. The return home of …

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The Changing Face of the Workhouse: 'Asylums in everything but…'

WEBThe nature of the workhouse changed suddenly and rapidly with the introduction of the Poor Law Amendment Act in 1834. From now on, the 'idle' able-bodied would be made to …

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Health Hydro (former GWR Medical Fund Baths and Dispensary)

WEBBy 1947, when the National Health Service (NHS) was being planned and the MFS consequently was wound up, the Faringdon Road site included a complete …

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The King's Fools

WEBThese fascinating glimpses of 'natural fools' at the Tudor court show people with learning disabilities playing significant roles in the lives of the Tudor elite. Their perceived lack of …

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FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, Non Civil Parish

WEBHistory: Finsbury Health Centre was to have been the centrepiece of the 'Finsbury Plan' proposed for the redevelopment of the borough and the only element built before the …

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The Wellbeing Impact of Cultural Heritage on England's Economy

WEBHere's what the research discovered: A link to happiness: individuals residing close to dense cultural heritage areas report higher levels of life satisfaction …

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