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BAPAM’s Free Health Clinics for Musicians and Industry Professionals Now Open Around the UK

With BAPAM’s Glasgow clinic returning in October, we’re reminding members that the health charity for the performing arts now runs clinics UK-wide in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Gateshead, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London and Manchester.

Published: 27 September 2024 | 5:07 PM
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The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) is the largest provider of clinical services to the UK’s performing arts sector, working with performers of all kinds, from musicians and singers to dancers, actors, and circus performers as well as those who work behind the scenes.

The charity provides free, bespoke care for performers and industry professionals from expert clinicians in a range of disciplines, responding to requests for help with mental health, musculoskeletal care, vocal health, hearing concerns and some eye care and dental health issues. BAPAM’s wider network of more than 300 specialists across the UK also offers support for health problems and injuries associated with creative practices.

Work or study in music? BAPAM runs free face to face consultation clinics

75% of those working in the performing arts will face a health problem that will impact their career. Many of those injuries or health issues need specialist treatment or approaches.

BAPAM clinics are for anyone working or studying in music who is experiencing a health problem affecting their practice. Comprehensive in-person assessment and care is provided by clinicians who understand the demands of a performing arts career and help you overcome problems quickly and safely.

Flexible and accessible online appointments are also available, and BAPAM clinicians are skilled in ensuring that virtual consultations provide effective diagnostic assessment and treatment advice.

To book an appointment, call BAPAM on 020 8167 4775 or email info@bapam.org.uk.

Forthcoming clinic dates

  • Belfast: Friday 27 September - Physiotherapist, Kathy Harris, and GP, Dr Christine Hunter
  • Birmingham: Tuesday 22 October - GP, Dr Diana Newson
  • Cardiff: Friday 4 October - GP, Dr Pippa Wheble
  • Gateshead: 11 October, 8 November, 13 December - GP, Dr Thomas Fairfax
  • Glasgow: Thursday 3 October - Physiotherapist, Elodie Gauthier
  • Leeds: Wednesday 16 October and 13 November - Physiotherapist, Virginia Whiteley
  • London: Regular appointments available with GP, Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Hand Surgeon, MSK Physician.

For more information, visit BAPAM.

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