A Song A Day Keeps the Doctor Away

15 Oct 2012

Endorsement of our work following the research project conducted by the Sidney De Haan Research CentreStudy into benefits of singing proves positive impact on healthFunded by the NIHR’s Research for Patient Benefit Programme, the world’s first randomised controlled trial into the health benefits of community singing for older people assessed the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness for older people taking part in singing groups and the impact it has on their physical and mental health. The two year research project conducted by the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health at Canterbury Christ Church University, has revealed a consistently higher measure of health for those involved in community singing programmes and has been recognised by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE).Best wishesProfessor Dame Sally C DaviesChief Medical Officer & Chief Scientific AdviserDepartment of HealthLondon SW1A 2NSEmail: Sally.Davies@dh.gsi.gov.uk