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Jada’s story

Jada is sixteen, and has Down Syndrome and is autistic. Music therapy sessions offered a safe space where she could express herself freely - helping to support her emotional regulation and concentration, as well as her motivation to engage in other things.

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A child holds a beater above a xylophone instrument atop a table.

All Autism Brain injury and neurological Dementia and older age Fundraising partners Learning difficulties Life circumstances and grief Medical and life-limiting illness Mental health Music therapy partners Our clients Our team

Someone sits down with other people to play music on a small drum, as they take part in a music therapy session

Hockley Skills Development Centre

Hockley Skills Development Centre is a day centre run by Birmingham City Council that supports nearly 100 people with a range of learning and physical disabilities.

A music therapist plays music on their acoustic guitar, as they take part in a music therapy session

St Mary’s Care Centre

St Mary’s Care Centre is a 63-bed nursing home. It supports a variety of complex care needs, including dementia and early onset dementia, enduring mental health issues and brain injuries.

A music therapist plays the electronic keyboard in the foreground, with a child client playing a xylophone in the background.

Wargrave House School and College

At Wargrave House School and College, support is given to autistic individuals aged from five to 25 years old.

Two people place their hands on a keyboard, playing music together during a music therapy session

Solace

Based in Leeds, Solace is a charity that provides therapeutic support to refugees and asylum seekers, including talking therapy and group support.

At partner organisation ReCoCo, music therapy takes place as people make music with drums and tambourines.

ReCoCo (Recovery College Collective)

ReCoCo is an independent, peer-led mental health charity. It is commissioned by the NHS and others to deliver groups, courses, activities, engagement work, training and research relating to mental health.

Music therapist Paddy enthusiastically points to the ceiling as he sits behind a drum. He sits amongst clients at a music therapy session at ReCoCo, one of our partner organisations.

Paddy’s story

I work as a music therapist at Nordoff and Robbins. Each week I go into different partner organisations and deliver and develop a music therapy service at each one.

A young client reaches out towards an acoustic guitar, as someone stands up beside them to play the instrument

Mariola’s story

Recently I have progressed into the Supporter Care Officer role within Nordoff and Robbins, this is a new position focused on retaining and maximising the support of our fundraisers and supporters across the UK by providing outstanding customer service.

An open laptop sits on a table next to tambourine. On screen, someone waves their hands as they take part in an online music therapy session.

Laila’s story

My job at Nordoff and Robbins is to engage with artists and the music industry to raise awareness of the incredible work our music therapists do to harness the power of music to connect.