Resources and Links for Musicians' Health
Disclaimer: Due to the unregulated nature of the Internet, the RCM cannot monitor the sites to which it links, nor any subsequent links, and cannot accept responsibility for the content or availability of those sites.
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British Association for Performing Arts Medicine
BAPAM provides free, confidential health assessments given by general practitioners who have experience in performing arts medicine. Call 0845 602 0235 to book an appointment in the central London clinic. Musicians are given advice on site, or if further treatment is needed, BAPAM will make a referral to a clinical specialist or healthcare practitioner.
Helpline: 0845 602 0235
Website: www.bapam.org.uk
NHS Direct
Helpline: 0845 4647
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Nightline
Nightline is a confidential listening and information service for students in London. Open term time from 18:00 to 08:00.
Helpline: 020 7631 0101
London Hand Therapy
London Hand Therapy offers support and advice for all upper limb injuries and conditions.
Telephone: 07960 750 888
Website: www.londonhandtherapy.co.uk
British Dyslexia Association
Helpline: 0118 966 8271
Website: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Associations
The following associations exist to provide musicians with access to specialist healthcare. Their websites give information and details of how to make contact with appropriately qualified medical practitioners. The country in which the association is based is indicated; however, many have links that extend beyond their home country.
Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare
German Association for Music Physiology and Musicians' Medicine
Médicine des Arts
Performing Arts Medicine Association
Other Websites of Interest
These are websites related to musicians’ health and wellbeing, some of which are medical institutes that specialise in the treatment of musicians and performing artists.
Institute for Music Physiology and Musicians' Medicine (Germany)
Institute of Physiology and Medicine of Art (Spain)
Miller Health Care Institute for Performing Artists (USA)
Music and Health (UK)
Musicians' Health Scotland (UK)
Musicians’ Union Health and Safety Pages (UK)
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (USA)