We boost social, physical and mental health
Singing has the power to positively impact our lives.
Whether in-person or online, our experience working with a variety of organisations, including NHS Trusts have shown the positive effect that singing for wellbeing has on individuals and company culture.
During 2020 and 2021 we created an online platform for singing for wellbeing sessions called HUM to act as a trial for a Social Prescription Offer. After three months of singing with ON:SONG we can prove that people have taken a proactive approach to looking after their physical and mental health, reduce visits to their GP, and reduce their dependence on medication, drugs, alcohol and nicotine intake.
After regularly singing with ON:SONG
90%
felt a stronger sense of community at work
67%
felt they were able to do more to combat social isolation
64%
felt their sleep improved
Headline stats from our HUM wellbeing impact report 2021 (available from 23 September 2021)
Impact of Singing for Wellbeing
We use The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale to capture and measure the impact of our programmes.
“I walk in and I’m completely stressed out and then when I walk out an hour later, I’m just in a different place altogether.”
— Tune In programme participant
“Every session makes you feel amazing, honestly, I love it! I look forward to it every week.”
— Tune In programme participant
We reduce dependency on the NHS
Singing improves circulation which in turn boosts your immune system by increasing quantities of cytokines (the proteins of the immune system) that can boost the body’s ability to fight serious illness. Singing regularly offers exercise to the heart and lungs which keeps them healthy. Our social prescription work proves that people feel the need to contact their GP less frequently, have less need to seek help from other medical sources, consume drugs, alcohol and nicotine.
We improve physical health and brain functionality
Singing improves people’s memory by creating new neural pathways and improving brain meta-plasticity. Music provides a way to access regions of the brain and reawaken autobiographical memory where language won't. Our social prescribing work proves that people take better care of their sleep habits and diet, are more likely to exercise and take better care of their personal hygiene.
We improve mental health
Singing is proven to decrease the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone in the body and increases the levels of oxytocin and serotonin - known as the ‘happy hormones’. When people exhale for longer (which happens when people sing), it helps to calm the nervous system when feeling stressed or anxious. Singing together with other people encourages heartbeats to synchronise, which brings about a calming effect and sense of connection.
We boost confidence and connections
Singing gives you the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and boosts your self esteem. People who sing regularly are able to use their voice to speak with more confidence and clarity. Our social prescription work encourages people to get out of the house, make positive changes at work, volunteer, join social groups, reduce isolation and socially engage with others.
How can we help?
Let us know what your organisation or team needs and we can design a programme to support your people.
Please fill out the form below and one of our team will get back to you.