Musical Care Pathway

This unique concept began in 2022 after consultation with families and Family Hubs taking part in our Community Families programme, in north Westminster, identified a need for small-group sessions just for vulnerable families; and the simultaneous start of Music at Heart in partnership with the Perinatal Mental Health team at St Mary’s hospital. The Musical Care Pathway has 3 stages (outlined below) and a number of mothers have progressed through every stage of our pathway with their child:

Music at Heart @ St Mary’s Hospital

Therapeutic singing sessions for mothers (and their babies) with acute mental health conditions and postnatal depression

Referrals from the Perinatal Mental Health team at St Mary’s Hospital

Nurture Groups

Weekly music sessions in 2 Family Hubs for vulnerable families with children aged 0-2 years

Referrals from Family Hubs and their partners

Community Families drop-ins

5 open-access music sessions per week for mums, dads, carers and children 0-4 years

Community venues, Family Hubs, and supported by Maternity Champions

For more information about the Nurture Groups and Community Families visit the Community Families page:

Community Families