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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.

Why should you sign up to our NEST Programme?

Why should you sign up to our NEST Programme?

If you're a newly qualified Music Therapist, find out more about our programme made specially for you!

Digital Music Therapy: Is it still relevant?

Digital Music Therapy: Is it still relevant?

Digital music therapy, can it work? Do we still need it?

Reminiscence through a Song For Life

Reminiscence through a Song For Life

One 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.

Song for Life

Song for Life

Today we are incredibly excited to launch our brand new tool for Music Therapists - Song for Life.

The Reminiscence Bump

The Reminiscence Bump

Have you heard of the reminiscence bump? Read our article to find out more!

Charlie

Charlie

For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we want to introduce you to 4 year old Charlie

How can music support the wellbeing of people living with dementia?

How can music support the wellbeing of people living with dementia?

For World Alzheimer's Day 2022, our Music Therapist Becky explores the role of music with people living with dementia

An introduction to NEST

An introduction to NEST

Find out more about our NEST Programme for newly qualified Music Therapists.

Autumn 2022 Training Programme

Autumn 2022 Training Programme

Find out about our Autumn 2022 training programme

Back to school: Meet Hannah

Back to school: Meet Hannah

A look back over the last year as we head back into schools

Use Your Voice: Music Therapy with Trans and Non Binary People

Use Your Voice: Music Therapy with Trans and Non Binary People

For the final article in our #ChilternUseYourVoice campaign we are talking about music therapy with trans and non binary people

Use Your Voice: Music therapy and selective mutism

Use Your Voice: Music therapy and selective mutism

For the fourth article in our #ChilternUseYourVoice campaign we are talking about music therapy and selective mutism

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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Advancing Healthcare Awards 2022 Winners

Advancing Healthcare Awards 2022 Winners

We are delighted that our Duet Portal won an Advancing Healthcare Award

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Use Your Voice: Aphasia

Use Your Voice: Aphasia

We are passionate about empowering others to "use their voice" - whether this be musically, functionally and/or metaphorically.

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We are part of an exciting research study

We are part of an exciting research study

We are part of the Music Interventions for Dementia and Depression in Elderly Care (MIDDEL) research study

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Using music with children with SEN

Using music with children with SEN

Our Music Therapist, Emma shares the benefits of using music with SEN

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Developing our training

Developing our training

Sharing 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.

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Why music in care homes is so important

Why music in care homes is so important

Music and music therapy in care homes is so important, find out why

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Wellbeing at Chiltern

Wellbeing at Chiltern

1 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.

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Identity disclosure in therapeutic relationships

Identity disclosure in therapeutic relationships

This Pride month, we want to look into the benefits and risks of identity disclosure in therapeutic relationships

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Maternal Mental Heath

Maternal Mental Heath

Birth 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

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Disability Day of Mourning

Disability Day of Mourning

Today, 1st March is Disability Day of Mourning.

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