BAPAM (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine)
BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine), founded in 1984, is the medical charity for the performing arts, led by doctors with expertise in creative sector health.
While a creative career can be immensely rewarding, it also brings specific challenges. Research shows that 75% of those working in the performing arts will face a career-impacting physical or psychological health problem at some point.
Funded by the industry (Help Musicians, Equity, the Musicians Union, PRS Members Fund, PPL, Dance Professionals Fund, Equity Charitable Trust, Royal Society of Musicians, Royal Variety Charity and Actors’ Trust), and in partnership with key organisations, we provide vital support to aid recovery from illness or injury and create a healthier and more sustainable environment for performing arts professionals across the UK.
BAPAM works across the creative and medical sectors. We are the leading provider of clinical services to the UK’s entire performing arts community, supporting everyone in the industry, from musicians and singers to dancers, actors, and circus performers, as well as those who work behind the scenes. We ensure they receive evidence-backed information and training to prevent poor health, and we provide free, specialist care when things go wrong.
People you may meet
Paige Crosbie
Paige is the comms lead at BAPAM and works one day a week.
