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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.
In 2025/26 we focused on setting the right note for the future. Despite a challenging landscape, we are proud of what we have been able to achieve with your support.
Join us on Thursday 24 September at the historic St James Garlickhythe Church in central London for a very special evening of live music. Guests will enjoy wine and canapés from 6:30pm, with music starting at 7:30pm until around 9:20pm.
Robin and Anne have supported Music in Hospitals & Care in Scotland for many years. Robin was awarded Charity Champion in 2019 at the Scottish Power Foundation Awards. We hear from Robin about their connection to the charity.
Our Music Jam initiative is due to be rolled out to hospitals across the UK after demonstrating for more than a decade the positive impact it has on the mental health and wellbeing of patients in Edinburgh.
It's Carers Week, and we're highlighting the power of live music to transform dementia-friendly spaces into vibrant hubs that help to reduce anxiety and confusion of people affected by memory loss.
We'd like to say a big thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help to raise awareness of our work and provide valuable support behind the scenes.
It's Dementia Action Week, and an opportunity to remind people about the role that live music plays in supporting people living with dementia.
We pay tribute to our Vice President, Dame Felicity Lott, the much loved soprano, who alongside her remarkable musical career was a dedicated and longstanding supporter of Music in Hospitals & Care for more than 30 years.
Victory in Europe (VE) Day (8 May) offers an opportunity for us to commemorate veterans and celebrate their legacy, this year at Royal Naval Benevolent Trust care homes.
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