“Suffolk Artlink help me a lot by showing me new things to do like painting, acting, poems and music, going on trips and making lots of friends. It makes me feel good and perfect and incredible!”

By encouraging creativity in hospitals and care homes we’re improving health and wellbeing for patients, residents and their families. “It’s nice to know that there are people out there who want to bring us some colour and laughs - it’s just lovely.”

They’re supported by our Clown Doctors, who bring fun, laughter and distraction to young people and their families in hospitals and hospices in the East. “They are just amazing, they support us as a family. As soon as Mason sees the Clown Doctors, he is overjoyed. He knows that they’re going to make his time at the hospital happy.”

In his own words: “The project was so enjoyable, I enjoyed every part of it, particularly the pleasure of meeting such wonderful people, and speaking and singing with the children was fantastic. “In addition to all the little things, it gave me a reason for living knowing you’re not past it, there are still things to learn and enjoy. “It’s inspired me to take part in other activities involving children.” Les’s daughter-in-law added: “Thank you for giving my near 90 year old father-in-law a new lease of life.”