People and Partners

Willis Newson

Willis Newson devised, managed and implemented the Moving On programme between 2003 and 2007.

Willis Newson is a leading UK arts consultancy specialising in creative approaches to improving health and wellbeing, with particular expertise in the field of arts and health.

Willis Newson aims to improve the experience of patients and healthcare staff, both day to day and in the longer term. It works to create excellent environments, promote mental wellbeing, tackle key public health priorities, boost staff morale and involve local communities.

The company likes to actively engage all the individuals and communities involved in both the process and the outcome of its projects, knowing that this is the best way to create sustainable legacies, forge lasting partnerships and embed learning.

Willis Newson is committed to the use of research and evaluation to ensure best practice and to demonstrate, measure and improve the effectiveness of its work. To achieve this, it has a long-standing relationship with the University of the West of England.