2018 was an incredible year for Music in Hospitals & Care.
Not only did we celebrate our 70th birthday, we also managed to hold some wonderful fundraisers throughout the year to help support our charitable service. December proved to be an excellent time for live music, as we took to Trafalgar Square for our annual carol singing session beneath the tree.
MiHC staff, volunteers and supporters from throughout London and the South East came together to put on a show for the general public, with many even joining in to sing some beloved Christmas carols. 2018 drew one of the biggest crowds we’ve ever had, and with such overwhelming support, we were able to raise over £250 for Music in Hospitals & Care!
We’d like to thank everyone who came to the event and for lending their enthusiastic singing voices for the occasion – we hope to see you next Christmas!
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.
World Alzheimer’s Month: Lifting spirits in Cumbria
Our musician Andy McKay has been visiting wards and care homes across Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, where we have been able to share 29 hours of live music between September 2025 and May 2026. One of the spaces Andy visited is the Ramsey Unit at Furness General Hospital, an assessment unit for patients with organic illnesses such as dementia.