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children and young people is very important to us. This programme has
demonstrated the long-term positive impact music and creativity has on

improving the physical and mental health outcomes of patients and participants
and we're excited to continue to grow the programme and support more people
in the Region and beyond".

Fiona Ashcroft, Chief Executive of Alder Hey Children's Charity said:- "Music and
the arts are a huge part of what we do at Alder Hey to help our children and
young people recover. The charity has funded Arts for Health projects across the
Hospital totalling £354,524 this year alone and we're delighted to be able to
now partner with such a prestigious organisation as Liverpool Philharmonic."

Louise Shepherd, Chief Executive of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust,
said:- "As proud Chair of The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society and Alder Hey
CEO, I'm delighted we can expand further our music therapy programmes for
children, young people and families at Alder Hey through this partnership.
Liverpool Philharmonic's Music and Health programme is delivered by a team of
10 highly experienced Lead Musicians, and over 30 visiting musicians from the
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The partnership at Alder Hey will
include one to one sessions across wards, performances (including some curated
and designed by patients) and a programme of activity at Sunflower House; our

tier four mental health inpatient unit. In addition the partnership will offer Alder
Hey colleagues and families improved opportunities to access live music at
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and closer engagement with Liverpool Philharmonic
Youth Company and In Harmony Youth Hubs."

Liverpool Philharmonic's Music and Health programme uses a person centred
approach to music to benefit wellbeing, build connections and boost confidence.
Now in its 15th year the programme has worked with 21,500 to date across
Liverpool City Region. It is one of the longest-running and largest arts and health
programmes in the UK, working with the NHS to: Enhance mood and self esteem
for those experiencing mental or physical illness, Help people rebuild confidence
and develop skills, support independent living in the community, making new
connections or returning to employment and positively affect the Hospital or
ward environment for patients and NHS staff.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust becomes the 6th NHS organisation to
participate in the Music and Health programme alongside:- Mersey Care NHS
Foundation Trust, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Improving
Me, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and The Walton
Centre NHS Foundation Trust. Music and Health supports children and adults in
community and inpatient adult mental health, perinatal mental health, cancer