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We’re looking for musicians to join Live at The Alex – our series of gentle, live performances at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. Delivered in partnership with Rockinghorse Children’s Hospital, this programme brings gentle music into the hospital atrium, creating a calm and welcoming environment for children, families, staff and visitors. About the … Read more

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Following a recent fundraising review, we’re looking for someone to work with us to build a sustainable stream of unrestricted income through individual giving and community fundraising. This short consultancy will help strengthen our fundraising portfolio and support the future growth of our work. About the role Contract: Freelance / consultancy Timeframe: April – October … Read more

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At the end of our 2023–25 strategy period, we’re taking time to reflect on what we’ve achieved, what we’ve learnt and where we go next. Enabling access to participatory music making isn’t an add-on or “nice thing to have”, but an essential activity that we have woven into the routines of healthcare settings. Connection and … Read more

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We are seeking two new trustees to help us create our next 3-year strategy, oversee governance and help diversify our income streams to sustain our work into the future. We are looking for a Treasurer Trustee and a Fundraising Trustee. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise into a creative context to support a … Read more

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This year, Wishing Well Music for Health brought live, interactive music into healthcare across Sussex and Surrey, reaching people at some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Across 12 healthcare settings, we delivered 304 participatory music-making sessions, creating space for connection, expression and joy in places that can otherwise feel overwhelming. In total, … Read more

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Today, on World Prematurity Day, we’re delighted to share some news.  In 2026, we’ll begin a year-long project at East Surrey Hospital, offering weekly music sessions in the neonatal unit and children’s ward. Thanks to generous support from the East Surrey Hospital charitable fund, our musicians will be alongside babies, parents and staff every week, … Read more

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At Wishing Well, we see the impact of live music every day, but some stories truly stand out and remind us why we do what we do. We’re honoured to share a moving testimonial from a woman in Sussex whose life was touched by our music during an incredibly challenging time. Her Story In 2022 … Read more

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Illustration by Krina Patel At Wishing Well, we see firsthand the transformative effects that live music has for people living with dementia. Every day, in every session we deliver, we witness people feeling more joyful, connecting to their memories, their families and to a sense of their own identity.  Why does music work? Studies consistently … Read more

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Music is a universal language that holds a unique role in community building. Each week during our hospital visits, we witness live music bringing patients of all ages, their families, and the staff who care for them together in a shared experience that creates connection and common ground.   This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re … Read more

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We are delighted to announce the release of our new short film, Music at the Heart of Health, created by filmmaker Dan Jay Stockmann and filmed at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. For over a decade, Wishing Well has been bringing live music-making to the heart of healthcare settings, working with NHS trusts … Read more