Breathe Arts Health Research

14/04/2026

Calling all new mums in London. New Breathe Melodies for Mums free group singing programmes are starting this May, across London 🤍.

Hear from one of our mums, read her experience, and see how singing together can support your emotional wellbeing and remind you you’re not alone.

This is a story about early motherhood - the love, the anxiety, and everything in between.

One of our Breathe Melodies for Mums participants has shared her experience with honesty and vulnerability, reflecting on the challenges she faced and the support she found along the way.

Her story is deeply personal, but so much of it will feel familiar to others navigating those early days, from feeling overwhelmed and isolated, to finding connection, confidence and a sense of belonging through the programme.

Read her full story here: https://bit.ly/4cqELBR

Learn more about our upcoming programmes here: https://bit.ly/4sC9KAO

Please note – names have been changed to protect privacy.

Love and Anxiety Arriving Together – Breathe Melodies for Mums Thu 9 Apr This is a story about early motherhood - the love, the anxiety, and everything in between. One of our Breathe Melodies for Mums participants shares her experience with honesty and vulnerability, offering a glimpse into the ch...

10/04/2026

This Sunday, Team Breathe is taking on the 🤍

Running as part of the Breathe team is our Founder & MD, Yvonne, taking on the challenge for the communities she’s spent over 14 years building and supporting.

Alongside her are an incredible group of runners who have chosen to take on this challenge for Breathe, each with their own reason for showing up.

✨ From first-time runners pushing themselves further than ever before
✨ To siblings taking on the challenge together
✨ To , sharing her journey every step of the way

Every mile represents time, effort and commitment, helping to raise vital funds so we can reach more people with creative, research-backed arts and health programmes that improve health, wellbeing and connection.

To every single one of our runners, whether part of the Breathe team or running in support of us, we are so proud of you 🙌

If you’ve been following their journeys, now’s the moment to get behind them:

🤍 Share this post
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🤍 Donate here ⬇️
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09/04/2026

We’re !

We are looking for a Freelance Occupational Therapist to join our Breathe Magic programme 🪄

Work with children and young people with hemiplegia using magic and performance to support movement, confidence and independence.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a creative, multidisciplinary team delivering intensive, research-led therapy 🤍

🪄 8-month freelance contract (from May 2026)
🪄 £30 per hour (+ expenses)
🪄Blended working: remote, SE1 + central London delivery
🪄 Delivery across July–August (mandatory dates)

🚨 Apply by 12pm, Monday 20 April 2026

Find out more and apply via the link in our bio.

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07/04/2026

The Science (and Stunning Results) Behind Singing for Recovery 🎙️

Excited to share this conversation with our Founder and Managing Director Yvonne, for the Enhance Life with Music podcast, released today!

Learn about the unique design, impact, and groundbreaking science behind Breathe Melodies for Mums, our pioneering group singing programme for mothers with postnatal depression and our mission to develop this important work for different family set ups and communities across the globe. 🎶

Listen at: https://lnkd.in/eWPkH_Pv

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02/04/2026

We had a brilliant day on Tuesday with our Breathe Magic Mentors and Ambassadors who took on our Breathe Magic Communication training with the lovely David and Richard! Thanks to for very kindly hosting us, it was a very inspirational setting for an inspirational day! ✨🪄

02/04/2026

Join our team! 🪄

We’re seeking a passionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team delivering the Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme.

You will play a central role in planning and delivering engaging therapy for children and young people aged 7–18 with hemiplegia, using magic and performance as a motivating and meaningful therapeutic tool.

• 8-month freelance contract (from May 2026)
• £30 per hour
• Blended working: remote, SE1 office, and central London delivery
• Mandatory delivery dates across July–August 2026

Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 20 April 2026.

Find the full recruitment pack and application details here: https://breatheahr.org/join-our-team-as-a-freelance-occupational-therapist/

31/03/2026

Good luck to our incredible runners taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon🤍
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We’re so proud of you. Every mile you run is helping to raise vital funds and support life-changing work.

This film shows the impact of Breathe Arts Health Research.

We believe creativity can change lives and we have the evidence to prove it.

For over 10 years, we’ve worked alongside NHS staff, researchers, artists and communities to design programmes that improve health and wellbeing in meaningful and measurable ways.

From the very start of life through to later years, we support people to feel more connected, more confident, and more well, through music, dance, magic and more.

If you can, please share this post to support our runners.

And if you’re able to, sponsor them via this link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/breatheahrhalfmarathon

https://youtu.be/CP-NwsqO2GA?si=8DxFqRnLGjdnY8NE

Breathe Arts Health Research is a not-for-profit social enterprise combining creativity, high quality art forms and scientific evidence to improve health and...

27/03/2026

New mums, when did you last do something just for you. Not for your baby, not for anyone else. Just. You…

Breathe Melodies for Mums is a free 10-week group singing programme starting this May across London and it might be the most nourishing thing you do all year.

Imagine walking into a warm, welcoming room full of other new mums. No judgement. No pressure. Just voices coming together, learning gorgeous, powerful songs from around the world, harmonies that feel like a breath of fresh air.

This is a nursery rhyme-free zone, and experience is absolutely NOT necessary. Professional singing leads will support you every step of the way, at a pace that's always yours. Held by music, by community, by the simple and extraordinary power of voices singing together.

Week by week, you'll feel the shift, more energised, more confident, more like yourself again. These sessions are all about making YOU feel good. ✨🤍

And as you grow and find your feet, many mums find the music becomes a gentle, beautiful way to connect with their baby too, a toolkit of songs for walks in the park, feeds, bedtime, and all those tender moments (and challenging ones!) in between.

Over 1,000 women have already felt the difference. Backed by ground-breaking research from the Royal College of Music and Imperial College London, this programme has been proven to uplift, energise and restore.

Wherever you are right now, we've got you. 🤍

Free programmes starting May 2026 in Wandsworth, Lambeth and Croydon. Spaces are limited.

Learn more & register here: https://breatheahr.org/programmes/melodies-for-mums/

26/03/2026

Today is .

🤍 A magic trick that provokes two-handed action, builds problem-solving skills, and grows confidence through performance.
🤍 A song that reminds a new mum she’s not alone.
🤍 A space for dads to connect, sing, and be supported.
🤍 A choir that gives NHS staff space to rest, relax and recharge.

This is social prescribing and it’s what we do every single day.

We see every day how creativity can support health in ways that feel human and lasting.

From young people with hemiplegia to new parents and NHS staff, social prescribing has the power to support wellbeing in ways that feel human, meaningful, and lasting.

On , we’re celebrating every person who’s been connected to something creative and everyone who makes that possible.

20/03/2026

Thinking about becoming a Breathe Magic Trainer?

Don’t just take our word for it - hear from our previous Magic Trainers 🪄

🪄 Register your interest by Friday 27th March
🪄 3rd August- 14th August
🪄 Sea Containers London
🪄 Apply here: https://breatheahr.org/support-us/volunteering-2/magic-trainer/

A unique opportunity to be part of something super special, building your clinical experience in paediatric neurology while supporting young people to grow confidence, independence and possibility 🤍

15/03/2026

Thinking of mums everywhere 🤍.

This Mother’s Day we’re celebrating mothers, each navigating their own experiences of motherhood, from the sleepless nights and overwhelming emotions to the identity shifts and quiet resilience it takes to care for a new baby while finding your way.

We’re sharing our latest Breathe Melodies for Mums film, celebrating the mothers who find strength, connection and moments of calm through singing together.

Those early months can feel intense and overwhelming. Singing together offers a moment to slow down, connect with others, and feel held within a supportive group.

If you’re pregnant or a new mum and would like to experience Breathe Melodies for Mums, registrations for our summer programmes are now open. Follow the link to learn more and/or register: https://breatheahr.org/programmes/melodies-for-mums/

Breathe Melodies for Mums is a free, 10-week group singing programme designed to support new mothers experiencing low mood, anxiety, or postnatal depression....

12/03/2026

🪄 Volunteer as a Magic Trainer

We’re recruiting Magic Trainers for our Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme this summer and are looking for Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists, students or qualified, interested in a rewarding and exciting volunteering opportunity.

This award-winning, evidence-based intervention supports young people with hemiplegia through an intensive bimanual and goal-oriented therapy programme, using specially selected magic tricks that provoke specific two-handed actions, problem-solving and performance skills.

As a Magic Trainer, you’ll work alongside our Joint Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and Magicians to deliver tailored therapy in a fun, group-based setting, supporting young people with hemiplegia (aged 6–18) as they practise their magic tricks and work on activities of daily living (ADLs) like fastening buttons, tying shoelaces or cutting up food with both hands.

Key Dates:

🪄 Monday 3rd August – Friday 14th August 2026 at Sea Containers London.

🪄 You must be available for the full 10 days, as well as for the group interview and training day listed on our website.

🪄 You’ll gain practical experience supporting young people with various clinical presentations of hemiplegia, learning to assess and adapt activities based on each child’s individual needs.

You’ll also receive:

✅ Pre-camp training – exploring the clinical reasoning, evidence base and programme logistics so you’re fully prepared.
✅ Ongoing mentorship – working closely with the Joint Clinical Leads with opportunities for feedback, learning and skill development.
✅ CPD opportunities – invitation to a CPD session on evidence-based interventions for young people with hemiplegia (worth £200).
✅ Certificate and commendation letter for your CV / CPD portfolio.

This is an amazing opportunity to get involved in something unique, gain paediatric neurology experience, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people who need it most.

Follow the link to learn more and apply: https://breatheahr.org/support-us/volunteering-2/magic-trainer/