We are proud of the impact of our work across numerous different settings and always endeavour to embody our values (share, dare, deepen, listen and care) in our work. Read on to find out more about how our services and funded projects are positively impacting on the lives of our wide range of service users.
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Read MoreSing to Beat Parkinson’s is a weekly music therapy group in Bath which helps people with Parkinson’s and their carers find joy and connection through song. For Bob and his wife Anne, the group has become a cherished part of their routine, offering support and uplifting moments.
Read moreWe are dedicated to not only transforming lives through music but also ensuring our operations are environmentally sustainable. We are excited to share the highlights from our 2023-2024 Environmental Report, showcasing our commitment and progress in reducing our carbon footprint.
Read MoreAt Chiltern Music Therapy, we believe in the transformative power of music. Our community music groups provide a welcoming space for everyone to experience the joy of making music together. Led by our dedicated community musicians, our groups ensure that everyone is valued and included.
Read moreChiltern Music Therapy founder, Rosie Axon, recently spoke on the Benefits of Music podcast from Yamaha Music Europe to discuss how music therapy can help people who have suffered strokes, brain injuries, and mental health conditions.
Listen hereChiltern Music Therapy is proud to present an exciting live panel talk in collaboration with Yamaha Music London on April 24th at 5pm.
Read moreWe are proud to be the first music therapy organisation to join the Community Rehabilitation Alliance (CRA) and support their work advocating for universal access to rehabilitation services.
Read moreChiltern Music Therapy is excited to introduce 'Safe in Sound,' a research-based collaboration between Chiltern Music Therapy and The English Sinfonia, aimed at enriching the lives of those with dementia in Chesham and the surrounding area.
Read moreRead about some of the misconceptions people have about music therapy
Read moreOn 12th February 2024, Chiltern hosted a social prescribing day to highlighting existing community services, explore social prescribing pathways, and nurture collaboration amongst Buckinghamshire organisations and charities.
Read moreFind out more about our new account for freelancers to access the Star Online platform
Read moreFind out more about our upcoming new training
Read moreA few photos from our event on 23rd September 2023
Read moreWe've answered your questions about our professional development offer
Read moreWe are started to collate some tips, recommendations and resources on how we can all be more digitally accessible
Read moreWe would like to introduce you to our Music Therapist, Verity
Read moreOne of our Neurologic Music Therapists recently used our Song for Life card initiative at a regular Leicestershire Community Group for those with dementia, Parkinson’s and other age-related illnesses.
Read moreOur Music Therapist, Fliss began sessions with 5 year old Harry last September.
Read their storyTo ensure our social media channels remain an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment, please follow our social media guidelines
Read moreOver the last few years, we have been making a conscious effort to improve the accessibility of our website, emails and social media platforms
Read moreWe are delighted to have been chosen as the 2023 organisation!
Read moreWe’d like to introduce you to one of our patients - Richard*- who has Down’s Syndrome and experienced early developmental trauma.
Read moreThe Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Music Therapy to Support Children's Mental Health
Read moreChiltern Music Therapy is proud to announce the launch of our new fundraising appeal, Music for Mental Health: A Children and Young People’s Crisis Appeal.
Find out more4 year old Evelyna has global development delay. See how Music Therapy with our therapist, Gareth is transforming her life
Read their storyOur Music Therapist, Vicky, shares her experiences of supporting those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Read moreFind out how we are celebrating World Music Therapy Week and how you can get involved!
Read moreWe are excited to share our annual impact report, covering the period from August 2021 to July 2022.
Read moreIf you're a newly qualified Music Therapist, find out more about our programme made specially for you!
Read moreJanuary is typically a time for self-reflection and many of us like to set personal goals for the year. If this applies to you, we have 3 tips to help with this process
Read moreWe took a look back at our training over the last 12 months
Read moreThis week is National Grief Awareness week and our Music Therapists Jessica and Briony shared some information on how music can help with grief
Read moreRead about the important work our Music Therapist, Cath is doing at Netherhall Care Home
Read moreFor the final article in our #ChilternUseYourVoice campaign we are talking about music therapy with trans and non binary people
Read moreDid you know that 1 in every 13 babies born in the UK are premature? To support these babies and parents, we use music therapy in neonatal intensive care, which can reduce pain and shorten their stay.
Read moreOctober is ADHD Awareness Month and our therapist Laura wants to share some information on ADHD and how music can be used therapeutically for people with ADHD.
Read moreDigital music therapy, can it work? Do we still need it?
Read moreFor World Alzheimer's Day 2022, our Music Therapist Becky explores the role of music with people living with dementia
Read moreFor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we want to introduce you to 4 year old Charlie
Read her storyHave you heard of the reminiscence bump? Read our article to find out more!
Read moreToday we are incredibly excited to launch our brand new tool for Music Therapists - Song for Life.
Find out moreThis week is World Autism Acceptance Week and we wanted to re-share this honest piece from our Autism Coach and Music Therapist Cléa who has autism
Read moreWe are passionate about empowering others to "use their voice" - whether this be musically, functionally and/or metaphorically.
Read moreFind out more about our NEST Programme for newly qualified Music Therapists.
Read moreFor the fourth article in our #ChilternUseYourVoice campaign we are talking about music therapy and selective mutism
Read moreFor the third article in our #ChilternUseYourVoice campaign we are launching our Insights Group!
Read moreThe second article in our #ChilternUseYourVoice campaign focusing on people who are non-verbal
Read moreWe are delighted that our Duet Portal won an Advancing Healthcare Award
Read moreWe are part of the Music Interventions for Dementia and Depression in Elderly Care (MIDDEL) research study
Find out moreBirth trauma can have a significant impact on those giving birth and their families. For Maternal Mental Health Day, we wanted to highlight some of the ways that music can help to promote wellbeing during labour and birth
Read moreWe are delighted to be launching a Music Therapy Hub in the heart of Chesham
Read moreOur Music Therapist, Emma shares the benefits of using music with SEN
Read moreSharing our knowledge and expertise is a key value here at Chiltern Music Therapy. One of the ways in which we embody this is through the trainings we offer for other Music Therapists and community musicians. This year, we are expanding and diversifying our training in order to widen our reach within and also outside our profession.
Find out moreMusic and music therapy in care homes is so important, find out why
Read more1 in 6 people experience mental health problems in the workplace - that’s over 14%. Over the past two years, we have worked hard to create a collaborative and caring operational system which is inclusive, regardless of personal circumstances.
Read moreThis Pride month, we want to look into the benefits and risks of identity disclosure in therapeutic relationships
Read moreWe would like to introduce you to Keith, who has hugely benefited from attending our Silver Singers group
Read their storyOur Music Therapist, Alice shares how they work with and support those struggling with their mental health through music therapy
Read moreWe are delighted to share with you the Chiltern Insights Group Impact Report 2022-2024! This report highlights the important journey of the Chiltern Insights Group since its launch nearly two years ago.
Read moreRead on for more information about the work our Music Therapist Laura has carried out at a co-educational special school in South London this year.
Read moreReview the highlights from a 12 week extension Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT)® service at Trafford Intermediate Neuro Rehab Unit (INRU) in Spring 2024.
Read moreOur Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT)® pilot service on Moor Green Outpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Moseley Hall Hospital ran for three 10-week treatment cycles from 2023-2024.
Read moreFind out more about the work our Music Therapist Sabina has carried out at a mainstream secondary school in Leicestershire over the past two and half years.
Read moreLearn more about the inspiring success of the Monday Morning Music Group, a music therapy initiative by Chiltern Music Therapy at Oxford Community Support Services day centre, designed to support adults with varied needs through personalised musical engagement.
Read moreFind out about the impact of our 2 year Neurologic Music Therapy™ (NMT) service on the neurorehab unit at The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital.
Read moreChiltern ran a successful Music Therapy Service in the paediatric wards and neonatal units at St Mary’s Hospital and Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare London, generously jointly funded by the Hummingbird Charitable Trust and Imperial Health Charity.
Read moreWe used the MindHarp app in our neurologic music therapy sessions at Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital in Aylesbury and the results were very positive.
Read moreOur digital aphasia music groups launched in November 2020 in partnership with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and funded by Biffa. The groups aimed to enable stroke survivors and patients with communication difficulties to continue meeting other people in their community and attend a weekly social event during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreIn partnership with West Sussex Mind, Chiltern Music Therapy ran a 12 week digital music jamming group project in 2021. The project was funded by the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Read moreFrom March 2021 - April 2022, this Neurologic Music Therapy pilot service ran at the Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) at Homerton University Hospital. The pilot project was co-funded by Irwin Mitchell and Chiltern Music Therapy.
Read moreIn 2022 we ran a very successful singing group for people with Parkinson’s disease in Bath, kindly funded by Sing To Beat Parkinson’s, using Neurologic Music Therapy techniques.
Read moreIn March 2021 Chiltern Music Therapy completed a 12 month pilot Neurologic Music Therapy service with Buckinghamshire Neuro Rehab Unit at Amersham Hospital. The pilot, co-funded by Heart of Bucks and Chiltern Music Therapy, took place in a very challenging time but still reports positive results despite the additional obstacles.
Read moreIdentifying a need for more robust, systematic evaluation of these digital services and to assess the effectiveness of different types of music therapy provision, a comparative, qualitative study aimed to compare and explore the effects of remote digital music therapy, in-person therapy and multimodal combined music therapy delivery.
Read MoreThe Houghton Regis Singing Café is a weekly singing group focussed on the wellbeing of older adults who are isolated and those who have a diagnosis of early-mid stages of dementia. Participants are referred into the group by Social Prescribing Link Workers.
Read moreWe offer half day and full day services within a range of educational settings, providing a mixture of one-to-one sessions, group music therapy or community music sessions. Click through to see a recent overview of our services in education settings.
Read moreChiltern provides Music Therapy in individual and group sessions in a number of special schools in England, developing transferable skills for learning, developing social skills and supporting positive mental health.
Read moreThis 3-month Neurologic Music Therapy pilot service at the Intermediate Neuro Rehab Unit (INRU) at Trafford Hospital was charitably funded by the Trust and ran for 1 day a week from May 2022 - July 2022. The data collected demonstrates that Neurologic Music Therapy increases patient engagement in rehab, helps achieve rehab goals, and works well in collaboration with the existing therapies and interventions at INRU.
Read moreChiltern supports children and young people with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mental health, social or behavioural difficulties. Our music therapy sessions are tailored to the child or young person to help meet their needs and reach their goals.
Read moreHere are a few statistics showing our impact between August 2022 and March 2023