Worcester Arts Workshop has secured a National Lottery Awards For All grant to fund a well-being project, beginning in May.

The grant, totalling £9,858, will enable Worcester Arts Workshop to create a participatory programme of visual arts, music and dance entitled Open Space, Open Minds.

A spokesman said: "The aim of this scheme is to improve the well-being of people who have been affected by or are living with mental health issues in Worcester by providing workshops covering three areas of the arts - visual arts, music and dance.

"Experienced arts therapist Claire Hilton will be running a Wellbeing Open Studio for 30 weeks, helping participants to use art practice to reduce stress and improve concentration, along with developing skills."

Music workshops will be provided by Worcester Arts Workshop’s regular artist tutor, Kay Mullett, who has a background in social care.

For further information, visit www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk