Project Team.

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Professor Monique Lhussier
Co Lead

Director of CHASE
Northumbria University

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Dr Christina Cooper
Co Lead

Assistant Professor
Northumbria University

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Dr Tom Astley

Research Fellow
Northumbria University

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Fleur Riley

Project Coordinator
Northumbria University

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Dr Alex Kirton

Research Fellow
Northumbria University

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Dr Charlotte Bilby

Research Fellow
Northumbria University

Project Partners.

Tyne Housing

Tyne provides support, housing, healthcare and training to the North East’s most vulnerable people. Since 1973, we’ve been there for those who need us, investing in our communities to ensure everyone has a chance to get to a better place.

www.tynehousing.org.uk

Groundswell

Groundswell’s mission is to bring people together to amplify voices of people with lived experience to create solutions to homelessness and health inequalities and to stand in solidarity and champion their rights, to create positive change.

www.groundswell.org.uk

Chilli Studios

Chilli Studios aims to help people improve their mental health through creativity. It is a registered charity that delivers services to those who are, or are at risk of experiencing diagnosed mental health problems, and those who experience other forms of social exclusion within their communities.

www.chillistudios.co.uk

Art Gene

Art Gene is an independent, international centre for art and environment based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

www.art-gene.co.uk

Helix Arts

Helix Arts is an arts charity collaborating and connecting with local communities, supporting community members and artists to work together to bring about meaningful changes to their health, their prospects, their communities, and their environments.

www.helixarts.com

Alphabetti Theatre

Alphabetti is an award-winning theatre, arts space, cafe, bar and warm hub in Newcastle, providing a high-quality programme which is affordable and accessible for all.

www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk