Resource Pack - Using Music in your Care Home

Bring music and connection into your care home with this all-in-one resource. The pack includes 15 recordings of classic songs for residents to sing along with, plus guidance on warm-ups and activities. It's everything you need to run enjoyable, inclusive sessions that boost wellbeing and engagement.
Type

Resource

For Use By

Activity Coordinators and Carers

Category

Care Homes

Price

£75

About this resource

The Care Homes Music Pack has been created by Chiltern Music Therapy’s team of Music Therapists and Community Musicians to make it easy for care staff to run enjoyable, meaningful music sessions with confidence. Whether you’re an Activity Coordinator or Care Home Manager, this ready-to-use pack helps you:
  • Save time with complete, therapist-designed session plans ready to go.
  • Boost wellbeing through music that encourages movement, memory, and connection.
  • Increase engagement with familiar songs residents love to sing.
  • Empower staff to lead sessions confidently, even with no musical background.

The pack includes physical and vocal warm-ups, a library of 15 well-loved songs, and simple cognitive activities to support memory and attention. With clear step-by-step guidance, printable lyric sheets, and links to therapist-led recordings, you’ll have everything you need to create inclusive, uplifting sessions that enrich daily life.

Who is it for?
Designed for care home staff, activity coordinators, and volunteers who want to bring more music into everyday life. No musical experience needed!

Easy to follow

Our short courses and resources are self-led, accessible and practical - designed to fit around your schedule.

Rooted in research

All content is based on evidence and delivered by experienced, qualified professionals.

For your practice

See how the ideas in this course can complement your existing work and help you support the people you care for or work with.

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