We wanted to share some of the recent ways we’ve been working in partnership with funders, researchers and NHS trusts across the UK to make your support go further.
Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia (ECRED)
This large-scale project has brought together researchers, artists, arts organisations and people living with dementia to investigate how participating in arts activities, including music, can create meaningful experiences.
In addition to keynote presentations at dementia and research conferences, the project was featured in the Scottish Parliament Cross-party Group for Culture and Communities annual report. It is hoped it will be used as an example to influence future policymaking around dementia care.
St James’s Place Charitable Foundation
We are delighted to share that we have been awarded a grant of £90,000 from St James’s Place Charitable Foundation. A programme of live music in hospices across the UK will take place over the next three years. We were only able to apply thanks to a wonderful supporter who connected us to the foundation, and we are so grateful for their support.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Our interactive Music Jam approach encourages people to participate in a way that is comfortable for them – listening, playing an instrument, singing or simply being present.
Successful monthly Music Jam sessions at Stobhill Hospital have led to the approach being introduced at Leverndale Hospital as part of a new 12 month partnership that will see live music shared in both the adult and older adult wards.
Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust
Following a pilot at Salford Royal Hospital last year, a 12 month partnership is currently bringing regular live music to six wards, reaching patients in critical care, nerorehabilitation, dementia and stroke wards at Rochdale Infirmary, Fairfield General Hospital, Butler Green and Birch Hill Hospitals.
Supporting people through music in the most challenging times
We have been sharing weekly live music in the intensive care unit at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen. Singer and guitarist Gareth Cornfield recently shared a moving moment with a family following the passing of their loved one.
A memorable evening of Wine, Music and Song
Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the Wine, Music and Song event. With music spanning centuries, the evening was a celebration of music in its many different roles.
Arts in Care Homes Day: Thanking Bert Smith
This Arts in Care Homes Day, we’re taking the time to thank Moyness Care Home’s Activities Coordinator Bert Smith, who has championed live music for care homes in Dundee for over 30 years. As Bert approaches retirement, he is looking back on his career and years of work with Music in Hospitals & Care.