We want everyone living with dementia to have access to a playlist or personally meaningful music that can help them live well with dementia. To achieve this we are calling for personalised music embedded into dementia care pathways the UK.
Read more about our impact across Wales and how to connect with us below. To read about our wider policy aims visit our Policy and influencing page.
In 2026 Playlist for Life contributed to the Welsh Dementia strategy consultation.
In 2023 Playlist for Life projects in welsh care homes were recognised by the Welsh Government. Events that recognised both homes receiving the Playlist for Life accreditation were attended by Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS and Cardiff Council Cabinet Member for Social Services, Cllr Norma Mackie.
The Welsh Government shared a video from the event and said:
“From raising spirits to reducing anxiety, creating playlists has changed the lives of residents living with dementia at Ty Enfys Care home”
From raising spirits to reducing anxiety, creating playlists has changed the lives of residents living with dementia at @TyEnfysCare home 🥰🎶
— Welsh Government (@WelshGovernment) January 19, 2023
Watch to find out more about the @PlaylistforLife project 👇 pic.twitter.com/yn2aOgl15m
Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, one of the largest care home providers in England and Wales has partnered with Playlist for Life to provide training on the strategic use of music for residents living with dementia in its 22 care homes.
Hallmark Luxury Care Homes has now invested in Playlist for Life’s ‘Train the Trainer’ programme to up-skill team members roll out Playlist for Life training across their care homes
Read an interview with Head of Dementia, Tracey Carter, here.
Stow Park Care Home in Wales undertook playlist for Life training and embedded personalised playlists into their care.
Staff found that using playlists helped them connect with residents and enhanced the person-centred care they were providing:
“I think it’s great because it completes your relationship with the resident. And this is what nursing is all about really.” – Psychiatric Nurse at Stow Park Nursing Home
We have established over 149 Help Points in Wales in partnership with grassroots community organisations where local families can access free resources (available in 12 languages) and support to create playlists.
In Wales we work with national organisations including Dementia UK, Dementia Community and more.
Members of the Senedd and MPs looking to support our work can:
Connect: Schedule a 20-minute briefing with us and learnabout how we’re helping families in your constituency.
Amplify our reach: Link us with local care homes,community groups, and healthcare networks.
Share resources: Display our free, evidence-based materials where constituents need them.
