1,400 people benefit from Westminster Council grant
1,400 people benefit from Westminster Council grant
23 June 2025
Over 1,400 patients, staff and visitors in the elderly care and children’s departments have enjoyed visits from musicians and artists, bringing toe-tapping tunes and creative activities to patients and staff.
The sessions have helped improve the wellbeing of everyone in these departments, providing a positive distraction from the clinical environment.
One patient told us: “It’s really inspired me and made me see myself in a good way when it’s been so hard, and there’s a long road ahead.”
"It’s really inspired me and made me see
myself in a good way when it’s been so hard, and there’s a long road ahead.”Patient at St Mary's Hospital
Westminster Council's Culture and Community representatives visiting St Mary's Hospital with our Arts Engagement Producer, Lauren and Philanthropy Manager, Geraldine.
The music has particularly benefitted older patients living with dementia, as familiar tunes can help them connect to memories, boost their mood and provide a sense of comfort, while creative activities have helped alleviate children’s stress when they are admitted to hospital.
Following the success of this project, we are delighted to have been awarded more support from Westminster City Council.
This will enable us to deliver creative and sensory support to patients at St Mary's Hospital who are under the care of the Dementia and Learning Disability and Autism teams, allowing patients to have a positive, engaging and creative experience while in hospital.
