Music for Life

Music for Life at Wigmore Hall
Launched on Thursday 14th May 2009

Music for Life is a partnership between Dementia UK and Wigmore Hall. The project works with people with dementia and the staff who care for them in a variety of settings. Professional musicians use improvisation to draw out the potential of people with dementia for self expression and communication, particularly helping those who are emotionally isolated and disempowered as a result of the advanced stage of their condition.

Dementia UK contributes to the project by facilitating staff development.
Dementia UK’s trainers attend and closely observe the workshops. This enables the trainer to help staff reflect on the impact of the sessions which can in turn lead to an increased understanding of the training and development needs of staff.

Music for Life can improve the skills and knowledge of staff thus influencing the delivery of care to all other service users in the care setting.

John Suchet has been appointed a Patron of Music for Life at Wigmore Hall.

For more information about Music for Life read the Annual Report or contact:

Elizabeth McCall
Head of Learning, Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 2BP
Tel: 00 44 (0)20 7258 8240 Fax: 00 44 (0)20 7258 8241
Email: emccall@wigmore-hall.org.uk  
Website: Music for life

Emma Hewat
Dementia Pioneer 
Dementia UK
6 Camden High Street
London
NW1 0JH 
Tel: 07920 837 323
Email: musicforlife@dementiauk.org

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