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Nordoff Robbins History
Nordoff Robins music therapy in Scotland
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Information & History
Nordoff-Robbins in Scotland
- 1980’s - Trained practitioners, led by Julienne Cartwright establish work in Scotland.
- 1995 - A new Nordoff-Robbins funding initiative saw a music therapy base established at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Rosewell, Midlothian.
- 1996 - Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland became an independent registered charity.
- 1998 - The charity moved to a new base in Loanhead, Midlothian.
- 1998 - Dunfermline centre opened.
- 2001 - Glasgow centre opened.
What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is a unique clinical intervention that provides a safe therapeutic environment for clients to improve their quality of life, through developing a constructive mutual relationship with the therapist in shared musical activities.
By responding musically and supporting the client’s exploration of sound, the therapist helps to develop the individual’s communication skills and encourages the process of growth and discovery.
Aim of the Charity
To make a positive impact on peoples lives through the use of music therapy as a clinical intervention, and develop awareness of the profession through training.
How Are We Funded
How Is It Funded
How Is The Work Divided?
About Clinical Sessions
- Normal duration around 45 minutes
- Can be a 1:1 or group session
- Audio / video recordings taken for analysis by the therapist
- Duration of episodes of music therapy usually based on individual needs
Referrals
We have an open referrals system from:
- GP’s
- Health Care Professionals
- Teachers
- Social Workers
- Parents / Carers
- Self Referrals
Where does clinical work take place?
- Music Therapy workrooms in each of the three centres
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Health Care Settings
- Local Community Projects
Commonly Identified Goals
- Developing Communication
- Developing Social Skills
- Emotional Exploration
- Personal Growth
Who do we work with?
Children and adults with a wide variety of special needs including:
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Those with Learning Difficulties
- Profound & Multiple Disabilities
- Mental Health Problems
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Terminal Illnesses
- Communication Disorders
- Dementia
- Cerebral Palsy
Organisations we work with:
- Alzheimer's Scotland
- Richmond Fellowship
- Share Scotland
- Royal Edinburgh Hospital
- Children's Hospice Association Scotland
- Enable Scotland
- NHS (Fife & Lothian)
- Councils (Glasgow, Argyll & Bute, Renfrew, Midlothian, Fife, Perth & Kinross, Edinburgh, Stirling)
Training
The work of the charity in the fields of training and outreach includes:
- MSc in Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins), Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh
- Seminars and workshops across Scotland
- CPD opportunities for staff and colleagues
Client Group Analysis 2006
- Children: 69%
- Adults: 31%
- Children (all ages) with an autistic spectrum disorder: 34%
- Children (all ages) with learning disability and/or challenging behaviour: 14%
- People with dementia: 7%