28/08/2025
Fairlie Healthcare Group Strengthens Music Therapy Partnership with Nordoff and Robbins
Fairlie Healthcare Group is delighted to announce exciting new developments in its longstanding partnership with Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s leading music therapy charity. As part of our shared commitment to delivering meaningful, person-centred care, we are expanding our music therapy services across all three Fairlie homes: Fairlie House, Highfield House, and Woodstown House.
This expansion brings dedicated weekly music therapy sessions to each home, led by two highly experienced and passionate therapists from Nordoff and Robbins: Kwaku and Harriet.
Meet Kwaku – Music Therapist at Highfield House & Fairlie House
Kwaku joined Highfield House in September 2024 and now provides music therapy at Highfield House every Tuesday and Fairlie House every Wednesday. With many years of experience, Kwaku has worked with a wide range of client groups including adults with dementia, children and teenagers with cancer, individuals with mental health needs, and young people with special educational needs.
Kwaku brings an energetic, person-focused approach to his sessions, which are rooted in the belief that music can be a powerful tool for improving well-being, motivation, and communication. His therapy sessions focus on enabling people to listen, sing, choose, and actively play music of their choice—always starting from the individual’s own musical identity and preferences.
“I’m zealous about the power of music and its ability to inspire and motivate,” says Kwaku. “I’m very happy to be working with the residents and teams at Fairlie House and Highfield House.”
Meet Harriet – Music Therapist at Woodstown House
Harriet brings a wealth of experience to her new role at Woodstown House, where she runs weekly sessions every Tuesday. She has developed and led therapeutic music projects in schools, day centres, mental health settings, and a refuge. In addition to her clinical work, Harriet also supports colleagues across Nordoff and Robbins as a line manager, with a particular focus on neurorehabilitation and care home environments.
Harriet is deeply passionate about the transformative potential of creative music-making in healthcare settings. Her work is centred around co-creating music experiences with patients—always starting from what each person wants to hear, sing, or play. Her approach helps individuals connect more deeply with themselves and others, and builds on their own musical memories and preferences.
“Regular, therapeutic music-making can make a huge difference to people’s motivation and emotional wellbeing,” says Harriet. “I’m excited to now be offering this at Woodstown House.”
A Harmonious Future
Fairlie Healthcare is proud to continue its collaboration with Nordoff and Robbins, bringing music therapy into the heart of our care. These weekly sessions offer residents a space for self-expression, connection, and joy—often unlocking moments of clarity, engagement, and comfort for people with complex needs.
We look forward to seeing how Kwaku and Harriet’s work continues to enrich the lives of those we care for, and we are grateful to them—and to Nordoff and Robbins—for their dedication, creativity, and compassion.
To learn more about music therapy and its impact, visit www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk & www.fairliehealthcare.co.uk
