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The Raw Sounds Arts & Wellbeing programme, our community well being-focused programming at Raw Material, with over 250 members engaging in sessions, core activities include Raw Band and song writing sessions, vocal and guitar tuition, DJ training, production courses in mixing and studio recording.
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Situation
The programme operates on a referral based process, partnered with NHS Slam our members are introduced to the programme through care coordinators and support officers as part of the Borough’s commitment to social prescribing and easing the oversubscribed workload of the local services. We also invite the community to ‘self refer’ to our programmes, widening opportunities to be involved and to benefit from the programme.
Solution
"Some of the best days of my adult life have been at Raw Material" - Raw Sounds Member Raw Sounds exists to support those who have faced social isolation, anxieties and depression, bringing people together through their common interest in music and community. Our programmes are specifically designed to promote connectivity, catharsis and creative and wellbeing development. Our programmes have proven to increase confidence, social skills and self worth whilst decreasing anxieties and depression