Hope On Prescription

Our Mission

"Inspiring Hopeful Hearts through Expressive Arts"

A unique series of creative, community-based workshops using poetry and creative writing to support mental health, emotional resilience, and human connection.

Rooted in hope and creativity, these sessions are designed to uplift, empower, and connect. They offer a safe, inclusive space for individuals over the age of 18, inspiring adults to express themselves, build confidence, and reconnect with others.

Whether you’re navigating stress, loneliness, or simply seeking inspiration, your first three workshops are free to attend and open to everyone. We kindly ask for affordable donations after your first three sessions to help cover the costs of hiring the hall.

Why Join Us?

Boost Mental Wellbeing: Writing and creative expression help process emotions and build self-awareness.
Reduce Isolation: Group activities foster connection, belonging, and shared healing.
Celebrate Every Voice: No experience needed — just come as you are.
Accessible for All: Adaptable formats welcome diverse needs and abilities. Please get in touch.
Empowerment Through Expression: Discover strength and purpose through your own words. Our workshops celebrate every voice, through words, we find not just ourselves, but each other.

“Welcoming, lots of love and mental support… we need more workshops and events like this to address loneliness in this area” - Juliya

Hope On Prescription Events

Writing for Wellbeing Workshops:

Join us on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 7 PM and be part of a growing community where creativity and connection support wellbeing — recommended by community and healthcare professionals.

Thank you to our current sponsors your support helps hope happen, making these events possible for our community.

Meet The Team

Jemma Burgess

Jemma Burgess is a Drama and Theatre Graduate, Poet and Health Champion that merges health and the arts. Jemma has successfully released two immersive shows as creative director and performer and is the founder of Hope on Prescription.

Alex Vellis

Jemma Burgess

Alex Vellis is a Greek-British artist specialising in poetry & land art. They explore nature, hope, the liminal, and structure through their work. Their latest collection, to be published by ‘Rebel Satori Press’, ‘Where The Flowers Grow’ will be out in 2025.

Alice Gretton

Jemma Burgess

Takura Mlambo

Alice is an award-winning spoken word artist, a workshop facilitator, theatre maker, touring their work across the UK to celebrate queer identities and mental health. Alice’s debut poetry collection, Fruit Salad and Rocket Ships, is out 2024, published through Llais Newydd.

Takura Mlambo

Henry Maddicott

Takura Mlambo

Takura is a Pre Registration Pharmacy Technician with a biomedical background and published health science related research. He is a self taught traditional artist/painter (specialising in watercolour & fine art, as well as digital) with a passion for showing the holistic benefits of artistic expression for mental health and wellbeing.

Henry Maddicott

Henry is an award-winning poet, playwright and facilitator. He has run workshops for a host of arts organisations across the UK having received professional training on the prestigious nurturing talent programme with arts charity Create.

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