Shared musical experiences offer veterans opportunities to connect with others, build friendships and strengthen their sense of belonging. Through informal social gatherings and interactive performances, professional musicians create welcoming spaces where veterans can enjoy familiar songs, make music together and discover new ways to express themselves.
Working in partnership with veterans’ organisations and support services, sessions help reduce loneliness and isolation while building confidence, wellbeing and community connections.
In Medway, we partnered with Citizens Advice to support veterans’ wellbeing and reduce social isolation by creating opportunities to meet others, enjoy music and access targeted support. Feedback showed that 87% of respondents had met new people and 87% felt more positive after attending, highlighting the value of these shared experiences.
“We have been able to speak to veterans at every event and give follow-on advice and support through appointments at our office. it has made us more aware of local veterans and the networks and events they attend. We are also more aware of their needs and gaps in support in the community. As a traditionally hard to access group, there was extremely high engagement at these events. Many of them have told Citizens Advice how important it is for events such as this to be held at a regular place that they can attend.”
– Jack Lewis, Advice Services Manager at Citizens Advice Medway
