Case Studies -
The Highgate Care Home
To illustrate the breadth of work music therapy can include, the following case studies come from my work at one care home - The Highgate in North London, a 50-bed, Bupa-owned care home where I currently work as music therapist one day a week.
Over my time working at the home, music therapy has become integrated into many aspects of life — from individual sessions supporting residents with complex needs, to group work and larger community creative projects.
Keep scrolling for some examples…
Maria’s Story
Through weekly songwriting sessions, a resident living with serious illness gradually moved from isolation and depression towards renewed confidence & participation...
Highgate Reflections
An award-winning songwriting and recording project involving over one hundred residents, relatives and staff that focused on strengthening the sense of identity and community within the home…
Music Therapy Group
A long-running weekly music therapy group. Residents with a wide range of abilities find their own way to participate — creating a lively shared musical experience that fosters communication, identity & belonging…
Music Appreciation
A listening and discussion group, created in response to a need for some residents to have a reflective musical experience. Themes from Pavarotti to protest songs spark memories, conversation and connection...
“You are a very important part of our Highgate Family and we appreciate and thank you for all that you do.”
- Activites Co-ordinator, The HighgateThanks for being an integral part of making the lives of our residents beautiful!
- Regional Director, The HighgateI want to THANK YOU for all the work you do with all of our residents and team. We always look forward for Thursdays to have you around.
- Deputy Manager, The Highgate