The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Music therapy
THERAPY THAT USES MUSIC AND SOUND TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITICE, PHYSICAL , COMMUNICATIVE AND SOCIAL NEEDS.
Music therapy is available for both children and adults during their neurological rehabilitation
What is music therapy?
Music therapy is one of the treatments we use to support those living with psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs. Our aim is to help patients achieve optimal recovery and well-being through a personalised programme, tailored to support the individual and their family.
Our consultants work with people of all ages whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability.
For adults The Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Centre at The Wellington Hospital features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, giving full support to patients who need complex inpatient care. It also has three specialist gyms and a hydrotherapy pool.
For children music therapy is available at The Portland Hospital's Paediatric Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit.
Both our centre for adults and or unit for children are led by consultant neurologist and supported by a team of rehabilitation specialists that include: physiotherapists, music therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, neuropsychologists, dietitians, and specialist rehabilitative nursing.
Need to know
Our therapist will set a programme of therapy sessions, the first session will review current levels of interaction. They will discuss with you the details of any comprehensive rehabilitation programme that includes music therapy.
There is no preparation required. Our therapist will be able to explain the use of music therapy and answer any questions you may have.
Your therapist will be able to provide you with all the information you need about post-music therapy treatment and any follow-up sessions.
Our Music therapy locations
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road SK9 1NY Wilmslow
The Wellington Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
The Wellington Hospital North Building NW8 6PD London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
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