The Royal London is a leading, internationally renowned teaching hospital based in east London which includes one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK. 

This summer term, children under 5 and their families from wards which include the Children’s Daycare (Retinoblastoma Clinic), Gastroenterology Ward and the Neonatal Unit, will be visited by Early Years music specialists Zoe Palmer and Jack Ross, and Spitalfields Music Trainee Abimaro Gunnel.  Participants will engage in a music exploration that will provide them with a stimulating, creative and non-institutional atmosphere. One of the primary impacts of the music will be to reduce stress and encourage relaxation for all participants.

Developed by Vital Arts and Spitalfields Music, this project builds on two intensive projects with the post labour ward and under 5s through the Baby Bird creative music projects.  The creative team will work with play specialists, nursing staff, and speech and language therapists to devise a bespoke project and CD resource that enhances hospital care for young patients, their families and staff.  


The Song Weaver