This year we launched our Pilot Project funded by the Peter Sowerby Foundation – Music for Mental Health and Wellbeing. The aim of this project was to further develop our approach to live music in mental health services by providing opportunities for partner mental health settings and musicians to come together to practice, learn, develop and identify key outcomes.
Throughout the course of the pilot, live music had a positive impact on those experiencing it – including both patients and staff. These immediate impacts on patients ranged from improved wellbeing to nostalgic feelings. It allowed staff a chance to relax and get to know their patients better.
The report explores how our musicians responded to the people and environment. They ensured that the live music was tailored to the needs of the mental health settings and those in attendance, which proved impactful and valued.
“Having seen them in action, I believe Music in Hospitals & Care is making a real difference to patients and helping their recovery.”
Consultant, Princess of Wales Hospital
If you feel inspired and would like to learn more about our work or partner with us, please do get in touch.
Remembrance Day: New live music programme for veterans
Thanks to renewed funding from the Veterans’ Foundation and Royal Naval Benevolent Trust, we’ll be bringing over 40 hours of live music to veterans across Scotland and England, creating more opportunities for ex-service people to connect and share memories through the collective joy of live music.
Trustees Week: Our Chair Maureen Hall looks ahead
Our Chair, Maureen Hall, reflects on her experiences of our live music, our achievements in 2025/26 and what this means for the future of Music in Hospitals & Care as we approach our 80th anniversary in 2028.
Building partnerships for the future
Read about 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.