Impact and Insights

Supporting Grieving Young People Through Music Therapy

This Grief Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting the powerful role Music Therapy can play in supporting young people navigating loss and grief, like this recent project led by our Music Therapists Gabrielle and Kasia.

Supporting Families in the NICU: How Children in Need Helps Bring Music Therapy to The Whittington Hospital

Discover how Children in Need’s support enables Chiltern Music Therapy to bring comfort and connection to families in the NICU through music therapy.

Discover our Impact: Chiltern Music Therapy’s 2024 Annual Report

We’re thrilled to share our 2024 Annual Report, which highlights the progress we’ve made and the profound impact we’ve had within communities across the UK

Why We’re Deactivating Our X Account: Staying True to Our Values

After much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to deactivate our X (formerly Twitter) account.

Chiltern Music Therapy’s 2023-2024 Environmental Report

We 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.

Shining a Spotlight on our Community Music Groups

At 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.

Music as Healing: In conversation with Yamaha Europe and Rosie Axon

Chiltern 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 here

Yamaha Music and Chiltern Music Therapy Invite You to Discover The Power of Music, with Research Insights from CIMTR

Chiltern Music Therapy is proud to present an exciting live panel talk in collaboration with Yamaha Music London on April 24th at 5pm.

Pioneering Music Therapy in Community Rehabilitation

We 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.

Introducing 'Safe in Sound' - group music therapy sessions for people with Dementia with guest musicians from the English Sinfonia

Chiltern 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.

Social Prescribing Day - Collaboration, Community and Wellbeing in Bucks

On 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.

Introducing A Song for Life....Christmas

Watch our new Song for Life video

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.