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Musicians in Healthcare

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

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Programmes for healthcare professionals, carers and musicians

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Networking and partnerships integrating culture within health and social care

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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!

The Healing Power of Music

21 September, 2023

Alzheimer’s Awareness Week is a time when we come together to shed light on the challenges faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and celebrates remarkable stories of resilience, love, and hope.

Stories of people like Jean, an older lady living with vascular dementia, who found solace in the soothing power of music.

We are hiring a Training and Learning Manager

11 July, 2023

Does the potential of the role that The Arts, and especially music, play within health and social care motivate and excite you?

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."