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Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Year of Musical Expression 2025 Evaluation

An in-depth evaluation exploring the impact of music in care settings. Showcasing evidence, outcomes and learning from the Year of Musical Expression.

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Introduction

This evaluation report explores the impact of the Year of Musical Expression, highlighting how music supports connection, identity, wellbeing and Person-centred care. Drawing on practice-based research across care settings, it presents evidence, outcomes and learning to support sustainable, inclusive and meaningful activity

About this resource

Category

Research

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care staff Day Centre Dementia Dementia Café Home Care Hospital Intergenerational Volunteering

Topic

Culture Dementia Evaluation Inclusion Music Person-centred Research Wellbeing