Our musicians have been speaking about some of the most significant moments they have experienced whilst sharing Joy Through Live Music with Music in Hospitals & Care.
Dawn Allen has been working with us in North England since 2019 as half of string duo Andrelli.
“One of my fondest memories was when we visited a special educational needs school. We played two sets to two different age ranges and the response we received in both concerts will stay with me for a long time. The children were obviously familiar with the pieces we were playing and the enjoyment they were feeling was radiantly their radiating from their faces. They joined in singing for a lot of the music but also lay back and relaxed during the lullabies, it was great. We’d put some work into devising the setlist and it felt like we’d got it just right. Not only that but it was the perfect reminder of how music reaches through all sorts of problems for each and every one of us and allows our hearts to sing. Thank you to Music in Hospitals & Care for giving us this amazing musical channel and offering many moments like this.”
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.
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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.