BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PERFORMING ARTS MEDICINe
Our Mission
BAPAM are clinical specialists, delivering expert health and wellbeing services for those working in the performing arts
The breadth of health challenges that may be encountered throughout performing arts careers can range from mental health, musculoskeletal, vocal health and hearing concerns, while common issues such as eyesight and dental health can cause specific problems when performing. BAPAM connects those working and studying in the performing arts with clinical specialists in these fields, and more. We ensure they receive the best possible information and training to prevent poor health as well as care when things go wrong, to support healthy careers and aid recovery from illness or injury.
BAPAM is the largest provider of clinical services to the UK’s performing arts sector, working with performers of all kinds, from musicians and singers to dancers, actors, and circus performers as well as those who work behind the scenes.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, BAPAM helps thousands of artists and creators each year to enjoy a healthy career, and works with organisations and initiatives such as Help Musicians, PRS Members’ Fund, PPL, the Royal Society of Musicians, Healthy Conservatoires, Equity, the Musicians’ Union, the Association of British Orchestras, Dance Professionals Fund, Equity Charitable Trust and the Actors’ Benevolent Fund to extend its reach into all parts of the performing arts sector.
clinical services
Expert clinical assessments and preventative health care delivered by performing arts health specialists in BAPAM clinics around the UK, plus signposting to high quality services through the BAPAM Directory
clinical standards
A key strategic aim for BAPAM is the development of clinical standards for healthcare in the arts, and the delivery of professional training for clinicians and healthcare practitioners in performing arts medicine
partnership
We are the clinical partner to the creative industries, working with educators, unions, businesses, and support organisations, including those commissioning or providing healthcare services to advise on best practice
education
We deliver evidence-informed healthy practice training to professionals and students in the performing arts, sharing essential knowledge for sustainable, lifelong creative practice
research
BAPAM partners with academic institutions and medical researchers to develop evidence-informed understanding of health in the performing arts and drive effective clinical practice
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Drop us a line
BAPAM is a Registered Charity No. 1167785
Contact us:
London Office
63 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN