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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.

World Music Therapy Week 2023

World Music Therapy Week 2023

Find out how we are celebrating World Music Therapy Week and how you can get involved!

The Chiltern Music Therapy Impact Report 2021/2022

The Chiltern Music Therapy Impact Report 2021/2022

We are excited to share our annual impact report, covering the period from August 2021 to July 2022.

Setting Personal Goals

Setting Personal Goals

January 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

Spring Training

Spring Training

Find out about out 2023 Spring Training programme

Reflecting on our Training: A Look Back at 2022

Reflecting on our Training: A Look Back at 2022

We took a look back at our training over the last 12 months

2022 Roundup

2022 Roundup

Watch our 2022 highlights

Misconceptions about music therapy

Misconceptions about music therapy

Read about some of the misconceptions people have about music therapy

Grief and Music

Grief and Music

This week is National Grief Awareness week and our Music Therapists Jessica and Briony shared some information on how music can help with grief

Write a song with us this December! 

Write a song with us this December! 

Find out how to get involved

Important work at Netherhall Care Home

Important work at Netherhall Care Home

Read about the important work our Music Therapist, Cath is doing at Netherhall Care Home

World Prematurity Day

World Prematurity Day

Did 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.

ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD Awareness Month

October 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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Chiltern Music Therapy’s 2023-2024 Environmental Report

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.

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Shining a Spotlight on our Community Music Groups

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Pioneering Music Therapy in Community Rehabilitation

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.

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

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.

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Social Prescribing Day - Collaboration, Community and Wellbeing in Bucks

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.

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