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Musicians in Healthcare

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

Our practice

Training

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!

OPUS’ Response to the Climate Emergency

14 February, 2025

OPUS’ Response to the Climate Emergency Continuing Our Journey In 2022, we shared our commitment to addressing the climate crisis, recognising the role we play as musicians working in health and social care. Since then,

Chris’ Story

29 November, 2024

Music has the power to heal, comfort, and uplift, even in the most challenging moments of life. For Chris and his mum, Marianne, music became a lifeline during a long and difficult journey through illness, and its impact continues to resonate in their lives today.

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."