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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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Advocacy

Networking and partnerships integrating culture within health and social care

Developing the practice

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!

Addressing The Climate Crisis

17 April, 2024

We have been working with our mentor Dave McKenny exploring the climate crisis and developing a creative response. We are working on how we can integrate this into our Music in Healthcare Practice.
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Finding the right Rhythm

4 March, 2024

How does drumming support your health and wellbeing? We asked Rich to shed some light on the Bodhrán and what drumming means to him.

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

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"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."