Our Musician Spotlight for November is Sian Francis, who has been working with us in Wales since 2018 and is well loved for both her lively interactive sessions and calming Lullaby Hour sessions for babies and children.
How did you first get involved with Music in Hospitals & Care?
I joined Music in Hospitals & Care after seeing a post on Facebook about Lullaby Hour starting in the North of England. I knew then that I needed to be involved and started fundraising to enable Lullaby Hour sessions to start in Wales. It’s been a great journey since then becoming a musician and also an ambassador for the charity.
What have been some of your highlights?
The Lullaby Hour sessions are so magical and rewarding. Being able to visit a bedside and sing a child’s favourite song is something that I’m truly thankful for.
How have the live stream Lullaby Hour sessions been?
The live stream sessions are different from the face to face encounters but are still exciting and rewarding. Social media gives your the possibility to perform to a whole host of children nationally and around the world. We’ve had children from Australia tune in!
A memorable evening of Wine, Music and Song
Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the Wine, Music and Song event. With music spanning centuries, the evening was a celebration of music in its many different roles.
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.