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Impact and Insights

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.

Thank You for Bringing Joy to Communities This Christmas

Thank You for Bringing Joy to Communities This Christmas

Thank you to everyone who helped bring comfort, connection and joy to communities through music this Christmas.

Helping Bring Joy to Communities This Christmas

Helping Bring Joy to Communities This Christmas

This Christmas, help us cover the hidden costs of our Community Groups and bring the joy of music to everyone who needs it.

Chiltern Becomes a Recognised NAPA Supplier

Chiltern Becomes a Recognised NAPA Supplier

Becoming a NAPA-recognised supplier helps us make music therapy and practical music-based resources more accessible to care homes.

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report

We are delighted to share our 2024-2025 Annual Report

Chiltern Cares: Digital Music Therapy

Chiltern Cares: Digital Music Therapy

A look back at our Chiltern Cares: Digital campaign

What Music Can Do When Words Are Lost

What Music Can Do When Words Are Lost

For many people living with dementia, music can be a bridge - rhythm, repetition, and familiar songs can bring comfort and connection. In this article we explore the therapeutic potential of music in dementia care.

Interview: Alice's "Changing Voice" Group for Trans and Non-Binary Adults

Interview: Alice's "Changing Voice" Group for Trans and Non-Binary Adults

Alice, our Neurologic Music Therapist, tells us about the positive impact of her Changing Voice digital sessions for Trans and Non-Binary adults.

Launch of our online learning platform - Learning Space

Launch of our online learning platform - Learning Space

A new space for Music Therapists, professionals, and families to explore how music can support people in every stage of life

Creating Connection Through Online Music Groups: An Interview with Alice

Creating Connection Through Online Music Groups: An Interview with Alice

In this interview, Alice (they/she) shares reflections from running online music groups with adults from migrant backgrounds

New music therapy group for people with aphasia

New music therapy group for people with aphasia

We’re excited to introduce our new Online Music Therapy Aphasia Group.

Keeping Clients Safe Online

Keeping Clients Safe Online

How do we make sure clients still feel safe, supported and truly heard through a screen?

Why Flexible Learning Matters

Why Flexible Learning Matters

At Chiltern, we are always looking for ways to share knowledge and make learning more accessible. We'd like to share with you a reflective article by our Training Lead, Izzy.

Finding a Way In: Scott’s Journey Through Music Therapy

Finding a Way In: Scott’s Journey Through Music Therapy

Scott began music therapy at the age of five, following a referral to support his expressive language, attention, emotional understanding and fine motor development.

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Environmental Report 2025/26

Environmental Report 2025/26

Take a look at our latest annual Environmental Report, detailing the many ways we've reduced our impacts, and our plans to continue improvements in the future.

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SEN School in Yorkshire

SEN School in Yorkshire

Read on to find out more about the wonderful work our Music Therapist Alice has carried out at a SEN school in Yorkshire.

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Service Report - Moseley Hall Hospital

Service Report - Moseley Hall Hospital

This report details the impacts of Neurologic Music Therapy® during an 11-week project at Moseley Hall's Inpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Unit.

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Whittington NICU Service Report - Year 2

Whittington NICU Service Report - Year 2

Following a successful first year of music therapy at Whittington Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit, our latest service report highlights the further positive impacts of the program from 2025-26.

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Kate’s Story: How Music Therapy Supports Aphasia Recovery After Stroke

Kate’s Story: How Music Therapy Supports Aphasia Recovery After Stroke

After her stroke, Kate found confidence, connection and joy through music therapy. Read how our online aphasia group is supporting her recovery.

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Nether Hall Care Home - Impact Report 2024-25

Nether Hall Care Home - Impact Report 2024-25

Valuable insights to our music therapy sessions at Nether all Care Home, including impacts and findings from both solo and group sessions.

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Supporting children and young people with complex special educational needs and disabilities

Supporting children and young people with complex special educational needs and disabilities

Find out about the outcomes of the wonderful music therapy service delivered by our therapist Gareth in a community special academy for children and young people up to the age of 18 with complex special educational needs and disabilities.

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Pilot Demonstrates Impact of Neurologic Music Therapy in Neurorehabilitation

Pilot Demonstrates Impact of Neurologic Music Therapy in Neurorehabilitation

Our six-month pilot of Neurologic Music Therapy® at British Home showed measurable improvements in residents’ rehabilitation and wellbeing, leading to the service being extended.

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Supporting Babies and Families Through Music - NICU Music Therapy at The Whittington Hospital

Supporting Babies and Families Through Music - NICU Music Therapy at The Whittington Hospital

Discover more about our work on the Neonatal wards at The Whittington Hospital, generously funded by BBC Children in Need.

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Our Impact: 2024 Annual Report Highlights

Our Impact: 2024 Annual Report Highlights

We’re excited to share key insights from our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing how Chiltern Music Therapy continues to make a difference across communities

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Safe in Sound Dementia Project Report

Safe in Sound Dementia Project Report

We are proud to share the impact of our Safe in Sound Dementia Music Therapy Project, a 12-week initiative that helped individuals with Dementia and their carers connect through the power of music.

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Chiltern Music Therapy and Red Balloon Aylesbury receive £12,000 at Angels’ Den 2026

Chiltern Music Therapy and Red Balloon Aylesbury receive £12,000 at Angels’ Den 2026

The funding will support our partnership to provide music therapy at Red Balloon Educational Trust Centre in Aylesbury.

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Inclusive Music Therapy Group Launches in Chesham

Inclusive Music Therapy Group Launches in Chesham

Chiltern Music Therapy is delighted to introduce Chesham Beats. A new weekly music therapy group designed for people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs.

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Community Voices 2026 Celebrated a Successful Afternoon of Music

Community Voices 2026 Celebrated a Successful Afternoon of Music

This July, we were delighted to welcome lots of our community group members, families, carers, supporters and members of our local community to our annual Community Voices event at The White Hill Centre in Chesham.

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Waterside Singers: Bringing People Together Through Song

Waterside Singers: Bringing People Together Through Song

Waterside Singers is a relaxed community singing group in Aylesbury, bringing adults together through music, conversation and connection.

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Bringing Joy to Communities: What Your Support Made Possible

Bringing Joy to Communities: What Your Support Made Possible

See how our Christmas campaign is already making an impact, from new community groups to supporting children in crisis through music therapy.

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Reflecting on Learner Feedback from Our Learning Space

Reflecting on Learner Feedback from Our Learning Space

Six months on from launching our Learning Space, we reflect on learner feedback and what it’s telling us about how the courses are being used in practice.

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Jamming Group Launching in Chesham

Jamming Group Launching in Chesham

Chiltern Music Therapy is starting a new music therapy jamming group in Chesham, supporting mental health through music, creativity and connection.

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Social Prescribing Day 2026

Social Prescribing Day 2026

March 26th is Social Prescribing Day, and we're focusing on the role which social prescribing plays in connecting people to our services, building relationships which strengthen the transformative impact and accessibility of music therapy.

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Christmas Office Closure

Christmas Office Closure

Christmas Office Closure

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Thank You for Bringing Joy to Communities This Christmas

Thank You for Bringing Joy to Communities This Christmas

Thank you to everyone who helped bring comfort, connection and joy to communities through music this Christmas.

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