LOCATIONS | thepatientsvoice

The project will involve research and filming in six locations selected for their diverse geographies (human and natural), size and cultures -

London
Hoy, Orkney
Chico, California
Nunavut, Canada
Tadami, Fukushima, Japan
Bergen, Norway

The dramatic coastline of Hoy greets visitors travelling to Orkney by ferry from the Scottish mainland. The island has about 420 inhabitants living on its 55.3 sq miles. Statistically the population can be considered ageing which may be a reason for the relatively low unemployment. It is generally considered to be a place with a good quality of life.

Nunavut, founded in 1999 is the most northern and least populous territory of Canada with about 32,000 residents who are mostly Inuit (they have lived in this vast region of 1,750,000sq km continuously for more than 4000 years). Birth rates are significantly higher than the Canadian average (as are the proportion of people aged under 25).Suicide rates are high and alcoholism rife.

London has a total area of 1,583 sq km with almost 9 million people of diverse origin and culture, speaking more than 300 languages. The gap between rich and poor is well documented, affecting many aspects of life include housing and health

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Staying at least 4 weeks in each , I will work with a general practitioner from the community who has agreed to allow me access to patients so that I can talk with them individually and in groups. Immersing myself in the local community and participating in the life of its populus I will seek to understand their particular needs and challenges, and to shape a meaningful narrative about what different communities value, and how they strive to achieve a sense of wellbeing in their lives.

Hoy, Orkney

Nunavut, Canada

London