Music & Care Healthcare Staff Workshops

Music & Health Ireland will present their Music & Care Workshop Day in Limerick and Meath this September. The workshop is shaped by insights from online care staff workshops delivered as part of the Musicians-On-Call programme in 2022.

This immersive event is tailor-made for care home activity co-ordinators, healthcare assistants, social care staff and nurses who work in nursing home settings. Embark on a day of discovery, connection, and practical learning that delves into the boundless potential of music in care. No previous experience is required.

Limerick Workshop
Date: Wednesday 13 September
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Location: Irish Chamber Orchestra Studio, University of Limerick
Cost: €50 (Includes light lunch)
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/706919684807?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meath Workshop
Date: Thursday 14 September
Time: 10am – 3.30pm
Location: Dalgan Park, Navan, Co.Meath
Cost: €50 (Includes light lunch)
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/707216673107?aff=oddtdtcreator

Why Healthcare Staff Should Attend: 
The workshop day is an opportunity for your staff to:

• Empower Residents’ Voices: Discover how music provides a unique avenue for residents to express themselves, fostering a sense of agency and empowerment.
• Forge Social Connections: Explore how music serves as a bridge, bringing residents, staff, and families together in shared moments of joy and interaction.
• Enhance Quality of Life: Learn how music can support residents’ overall well-being, promoting emotional resilience and enhancing their daily experiences.

What to Expect: 

• Gain insights from Music & Health Ireland’s mission and impact
• Explore the vast potential of music to enhance wellbeing through personalized musical experiences
• Understand the role of trained musicians in healthcare
• Learn practical strategies for creatively incorporating music

Network & Recharge: Enjoy a complimentary light lunch, connect with fellow attendees, and expand your network within the nursing home community.

Expert Facilitators
Attendees will learn directly from accomplished experts in Music in Health:

• Gráinne Hope: Founder, Music & Health Ireland, Music in Health practitioner & trainer
• Dr. Jane Bentley: Music in Healthcare Practitioner, consultant and trainer (Scotland)
• Liam Merriman: Waterford Healing Arts Mentor, Music & Health Ireland trainer & Music in Health practitioner.

Music & Health Ireland
Music & Health Ireland leads the field of music and health practice in Ireland. Their team of musicians are trained in best-practice musical and pedagogical techniques specifically developed for quality outcomes in healthcare. The methodology and approach used is consciously grounded in cultural interactions rather than clinical goals.