St Peter’s Hospital welcomed their first Lullaby Hour session on the 24th July, with MiHC musician Emma Stevens bringing soothing and calming music to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
We were delighted with how well received the session was, with parents and their babies and staff members alike enjoying and appreciating the music.
The session has been featured in Ascot Matters, with NICU Family Support Coordinator Jo Willard commenting on the long lasting benefits the music brings to parents. You can read the full article here….
We hope to continue bringing therapeutic live music to St Peter’s NICU, with support from the Little Roo Fund.
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.