LIVERPOOL Philharmonic has announced it will be partnering with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Charity.

Part of Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music and Health programme, the partnership will work to improve the health and well-being of children, young people, their families, carers and staff at Alder Hey.

The partnership will involve the delivery of music-making activities for children and young people accessing treatment and support at Alder Hey.

Michael Eakin, Chief Executive of Liverpool Philharmonic said: “We are delighted to welcome Alder Hey to our Music and Health programme and are grateful for their commitment to this new partnership.

“We now work with six NHS organisations  in the Liverpool City Region, being able to expand our support to children and young people is very important to us.

“This programme has demonstrated the long-term positive impact music and creativity has on improving the physical and mental health outcomes of patients and participants and we’re excited to continue to grow the programme and support more people in the region and beyond”.

Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music and Health programme uses a person-centred approach to music to benefit wellbeing, build connections and boost confidence.

Now in its 15th year the programme has worked with 21,500 to date across Liverpool City Region.

Fiona Ashcroft, Chief Executive of Alder Hey Children’s Charity said: “Music and the arts are a huge part of what we do at Alder Hey to help our children and young people recover.

“The charity has funded Arts for Health projects across the hospital totalling £354,524 this year alone and we’re delighted to be able to now partner with such a prestigious organisation as Liverpool Philharmonic.”