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Open access referrals

Make a referral to access music therapy directly from us

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Refer yourself for music therapy

From an adult with dementia reconnecting with family to a child with autism finding their voice, our work can help people of all ages and circumstances. Some music therapy services can be accessed directly from our own centres around the UK through a referral. If you or someone close to you might benefit from music therapy, you can make a referral by filling in our online form.

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Two people sing passionately during a music therapy session, at Headway, a Nordoff and Robbins partner organisation. Music therapist Oli joins in as he plays the keyboard.

Complete our online referral form

We’re currently accepting new referrals in Swansea.

We’re also accepting new referrals for Fife, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne and Poole if the client’s availability for sessions is within our available days and times. These are as follows:

  • Fife: Tuesday 10.30am – 4.30pm
  • Glasgow: Wednesday 1pm – 4pm, Thursday 10am – 4pm
  • Newcastle upon Tyne: Wednesday – Friday 10am – 3pm
  • Poole: Wednesday 9.30am – 3pm

Please note that for these locations, we currently can’t accept any new referrals outside of these times.
 
Please note that referrals for Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, Manchester and North London open access are temporarily paused. We wish we were able to meet every request for music therapy. However, due to very high demand for our services, we can only accept referrals in selected locations. This helps us to support people who have been on our waiting list for a while.

If you’re an organisation looking to partner with us, please click here.

A grand piano sits in one the soundproof music therapy rooms at our Nordoff and Robbins London Centre.

Music therapy delivered from our centres

There are many conditions or circumstances that might lead to a person of any age having difficulty finding avenues for communication. These include learning disabilities, mental health, autism, brain injury, dementia, life-limiting illness and trauma or grief. If you or someone close to you might benefit from the power of music making, making a referral is simple.

  • Anyone can make a referral. This can either be done directly by yourself or by a parent, carer or professional.
  • Referrals can be made online.
  • We provide music therapy services in BirminghamCardiff, CroydonFife, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, North London, Poole and Swansea.
  • Depending on the current level of demand in each of our regions, we can usually only accept new referrals in selected locations.
  • Our music therapy services are provided free of charge.

Other ways to access music therapy

From other providers

To explore options for music therapy from other providers, search the directory compiled by the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT).

From our partners in the community

As well as delivering services directly, we collaborate with education, health and social care organisations to offer music therapy on their premises.