How the arts power a healthier Wales: £588 Million Annual Impact on Health and Productivity

Cygnor Celfyddydau Cymru - Arts Council of Wales, 19 January 2026 , Wales

New research led by Bangor University estimates that the financial value of health and productivity benefits through engagement with the arts in Wales is at least £588m a year.

This is one of the conclusions drawn from brand-new research by leading health economists at Bangor University and researchers at Edge Hill University into the vital role the arts play in supporting public health and reducing pressure on essential services alongside delivering considerable wellbeing benefits to people of all ages. 

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