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Health and wellbeing resources for members

Healthcare Services
Specialist help

Healthcare Services

We work with our partner organisations, collectively aiming to ensure that performers receive expert medical assessments, advice and support.

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A Guide to Wellbeing
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A Guide to Wellbeing

From mental health to having a healthy lifestyle - read our guidance to take care of your state of mind and body.

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Guidance and resources

Protect your mental and physical health and wellbeing as a musician

Being a musician puts your body, your mind and your resilience under a lot of pressure. That’s why the Musicians’ Union works hard to support musicians’ physical and mental health and wellbeing.

I'm much more aware of my rib cage and the extent of my held breath. As a brass player, that feels significant!

PeteMusician

Feldenkrais method is fascinating, science-based and totally relevant to issues faced by professional musicians.

JonathanMusician

My neck feels free. I feel more grounded and have a posture that is more free and open.

TaraMusician, about Feldenkrais

Following on from the very stressful lockdown period, I continue to find these [meditation] sessions extremely useful.

MartinMusician

Shukri is a lovely down to earth teacher and I look forward to Monday’s meditation sessions immensely.

Zoe Musician

Health & wellbeing events

Last chance to book

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20 May 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only
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Upcoming

stacked rocks on the shore against blue sky
27 May 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only
Read more about Guided Meditation

Upcoming

A tiny guitar amp sits on sand with the sun setting behind it.
01 Jun 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Swindon

Open to MU members in the Wales and South-West England Region only, this is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers.

Swindon
Read more about Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Swindon
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MU Partners

Organisations we support and partner with to help musicians with their mental health and wellbeing

Wellbeing news

Latest on health, safety and wellbeing affecting musicians

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