Heather McClelland
I’m a professional singer with more than ten years’ experience performing in hospitals and care homes, offering live music that nurtures connection and enhances care.
I’m a professional singer and musician with over a decade’s experience working in healthcare settings across the UK, alongside performances on BBC Radio 2, The One Show (BBC1), and at the Royal Albert Hall. I combine my love of live performance with a passion for outreach, creating impactful musical experiences that support wellbeing in hospitals and care homes.
Since 2015, I’ve worked as a musician-in-residence at leading hospitals including Royal Brompton, Great Ormond Street, and St George’s. I helped develop the Vocal Beats programme, which brings music to patients and has been recognised by Youth Music and the Royal Society for Public Health.
My work spans all ages and care settings—including; Intensive care, oncology, stroke recovery, elderly care, and end-of-life care— I always aim to create moments of connection and comfort through live music. In care homes, I often divide time between group performances and one-to-one bedside singing for residents who are unable to attend, ensuring the experience is inclusive and person centred.
I see this work as part of a holistic model of care, creating meaningful moments of connection through music. It remains one of the most rewarding parts of my practice.
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TESTIMONIALS
“My nan was becoming agitated and restless. As soon as we heard Heather singing, her face lit up. Heather was so lovely, and her singing was both soothing and uplifting. She made my nan’s day—which made mine.”
“Heather was excellent! She interacted so well with patients—really helped with patient delirium and boosted the mood of both patients and staff. 5 stars!” — ICU Nurse
“Heather is amazing! A beautiful voice, a warm heart, and a healing spirit in every way.”
“Wonderful to arrive and see Heather singing my dad some of his favourite songs. He responded so well and even tried to sing along. I appreciate this so much; it meant the world to both of us.”
“Heather’s music brought us together, singing along. We requested songs and shared stories about why certain songs mattered to us. A lovely experience—Heather is warm, friendly, and full of great energy.”
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