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Musicians in Healthcare

Music-making with people of all ages within health and social care settings

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Our Vision...

Music as an intrinsic part of health and social care everywhere

A long-standing patient has got great comfort from the music... it has brought a tear to my eye.

...their heart rate reduced to a level where we could happily send them home earlier.

They make the ward feel nicer and it puts a smile on your face. The music makes the day easier!

For me, it has presented a pathway into a different, very rewarding way of making music professionally.

Great interactive day. Thought provoking on how to incorporate music in care and practice. Thank you!

Practicing Well Awards

14 April, 2021

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for a ‘Practicing Well Award’ by the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance.https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/chwa-2021-awards-shortlist-practising-well This award celebrates practice that is leading the way in championing, delivering and

Opportunity: online music-making with OPUS musicians

8 April, 2021

We are looking for children and young people who, alongside their families/carers, would like to take part in online music-making sessions with OPUS musicians. We are currently working on an online offer for our Music

In our last full year...

Music-making sessions for patients and residents

Patients or residents making music with us

Training sessions for healthcare staff, musicians and trainee doctors

Listen...

"Thank you so much for the music today and at the end of last year when you played for our newborn son in the Intensive Care Unit. He is now 4½ months old and he cannot go to sleep without listening to your CD. The whole family likes listening to your songs and singing along."