Run for Music in Hospitals & Care and share the healing power of live music with people in healthcare settings across the UK.
Applications are now open for this year’s TCS London Marathon. The event will take place on Sunday 2 October 2022. The London Marathon is one of the best marathons in the world, offering a winning combination of a quick course and great sideline support. Music in Hospitals & Care has five spaces to run the famous marathon route in London and is counting on you to champion the charity and help us raise vital funds.
To apply, all you need to do is complete our online form and we will let you know if you have been successful.
Application Fee: £100 (payable on acceptance of your place)
Sponsorship Target: £1900
What do I receive in return?
- A Music in Hospitals & Care technical running top
- Iron on letters
- Fundraising pack
- Monthly training and fundraising tips in the lead up to the race – plus lots of encouragement, to help you reach your goals.
If you would like any more information on taking part, please contact Sue Diamond on 07984 449371 or email sued@mihc.org.uk
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.
Read our latest annual report
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.