Emily Thomas

Arts Manager for CW+ Charity, based at West Middlesex Hospital. Views are my own.

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

We are pleased to launch the CW+ GreenUP project at @WestMidHospital. GreenUP has revitalised the lakeside area at West Mid, turning it into a vibrant and welcoming space and improving access to nature for the hospital community. Read more: https://t.co/qGT9sniPXL

[Emily Thomas @etillustrator]

Come and join our 3-week programme of activities as part of the GreenUP project at the Lakeside at West Mid. Sign up for a variety of sessions including yoga, zumba, kickboxing, meditation, mosaic making and landscape painting, during October.

https://t.co/7NPOn7QOmt

[It's Nice That @itsnicethat]

James Clifford Kent’s striking series documents the inner workings of an NHS maternity ward > https://t.co/TUZ9Ds76vu

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

@WestMidHospital We are seeking to raise £1.5m in addition to the core £80m build to fund a programme of #PatientEnhancements in the state-of-the-art facility, and are encouraging members of the local community to lend their support.

Follow the link to learn more: https://t.co/oOBWE3BfPr

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

We’ve launched our #WestMidChampions programme which offers individuals, community groups, schools and businesses the opportunity to support the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) at @westmidhospital.

[Emily Thomas @etillustrator]

In July 2021 I started as Artist in Residence with @cwpluscharity. 3 years later and feeling very grateful and excited to continue supporting artists and delivering projects in our hospitals ✨

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

Natalie Yu is a final-year medical student at @ImperialCollege. She recently completed her medical elective under the Arts Manager for @WestMidHospital, @etillustrator, where most of her work involved illustrating CW+ projects.

Read the full story: https://t.co/sn0lyWeccX

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

With a grant of £165,795 from the £1.2m UK-wide #GreenerCommunities fund, we’re aiming to improve the lakeside area at @WestMidHospital.

Our #GreenUp project is made possible by the @StarbucksUK 5p cup charge, @NHSCharities and Hubbub.

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

'Creativity acts as a powerful and accessible healing tool that enables patients to connect with the outside world while exploring their inner selves’ - Marta and Hui

Our #DrawninResidence recently published a zine which documents the time they spent at @WestMidHospital.

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

@imperialcollege @ChelwestFT @eekandwild Head to the link to view Natalie's portfolio and learn more about her work.

https://t.co/Ts0tdB0lAG

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

Natalie Yu is a final-year @imperialcollege medical student who has recently completed a #DrawnInResidence placement at @ChelWestFT 🎨✨

This animation is made from Natalie's beautiful drawings and captures a special @eekandwild dance for our Paediatric patients.

#ArtsInHealth

[Emily Thomas @etillustrator]

great evening yesterday with @LouisNetter launching his new book on Reportage Drawing and a powerful discussion with @garyembury @LucindaDraws and @minichiello_a around the importance of capturing life on paper. At the amazing @TopolskiStudio ✏️

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

We’re delighted to be funding the upcoming James Kent photography exhibition @WestMidHospital. The images offer a powerful insight into life on the West Mid maternity ward and will become part of our #ArtsinHealth art collection.

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

As our latest Drawn in Residence programme finishes, we caught up with the talented @mereidasf who recently completed her project ‘Vital Organs’ at @ChelWestFT.

Follow the link to view the full publication.

https://t.co/bCUQ8O1lQN

#ReportageDrawing #HospitalArt #ArtsInHealth

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

We are pleased to announce the installation of digital artworks by British artist Dominic Harris in the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit at @WestMidHospital

Harris and @HalcyonGallery have kindly loaned five digital artworks from Bloomed to our art collection.

#ArtsInHealth

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

Beautiful work 👏

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

Well done to Kieran Ryder-Lewis, who has completed his final #DrawnInResidence piece at @ChelWestFT 🧑‍🎨

Kieran spent time at the hospital, gaining insight into how the sights and sounds of a specific environment can influence one’s perception and experience.

[Emily Thomas @etillustrator]

CW+ are looking for an artist to design artwork for our adult mental health care rooms in our Emergency Department at West Middlesex Hospital, and our Paediatric mental health care room at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Apply below (close date 18/03):
https://t.co/SHvbcyqK5K

[CW+ charity @cwpluscharity]

Calling all @ChelWestFT staff members: get ready to showcase your artistic talent! We’re inviting all Trust staff and volunteers to submit artwork for our first-ever staff art exhibition.

Follow the link to find out more: https://t.co/1DScZReZlC
#ArtsInHealth #StaffWellbeing

[West Middlesex University Hospital @WestMidHospital]

The Trust is delighted to announce final approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) at West Middlesex University Hospital 🏥 https://t.co/xE2etjrQxq #WestMidProud