About Us

The Music for Dementia campaign is a charitable programme of the Utley Foundation, working to make music an integral part of dementia care. It involves more than 200 organisations from the NHS, care sector, third sector and music sector plus thousands of individual supporters, many with lived experience.


Press releases

Amy Shackleton appointed CEO of The Utley Foundation

The Utley Foundation has appointed Amy Shackleton as its new CEO, succeeding Sarah Metcalfe at a pivotal moment in the Foundation’s growth and... read more

22.04.2026 • By Music for Dementia

Music Made Easy Taskforce gathers at BBC to turn accessibility talk into...

Taskforce moves towards shared design principles and a unified industry voice on music accessibility LONDON – March 2026 – The Music Made... read more

18.03.2026 • By Music for Dementia

Music for Dementia and the University of Sheffield convened industry...

Sector leaders met to drive innovation in music and technology accessibility for people living with dementia and older carers... read more

25.11.2025 • By Music for Dementia

A six-year-old reminds us that Granny needs her music more than the John...

John Lewis may have got the message right, but Music for Dementia’s Christmas ad, shot on a shoestring budget, reveals the missing audience... read more

19.11.2025 • By Music for Dementia

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