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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