Welcome to BAMT

The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for Music Therapy in the UK, providing both practitioners and non-practitioners with information, professional support, and training opportunities. It is also a charity committed to promoting and raising awareness of Music Therapy, and providing information to the general public.
EVENT
07 April 2025
18:30 - 20:30 BST This course was originally designed for non-Music Therapists, but Music Therapists are welcome to attend as a refresher course
EVENT
12 May 2025
18:30 - 20:30 BST This course was originally designed for non-Music Therapists but Music Therapists are welcome to attend as a refresher.
EVENT
31 May 2025
This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Children - Level 3’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher. In order to undertake this course as a refresher it is essential that you have a valid safeguarding level 3 training.
HMRC
Claim your Tax Relief now!
Did you know you could be eligible to claim tax relief on your BAMT membership fees? Whether you are employed (and paying the fee yourself) or self-employed, you can make a tax claim. BAMT is officially listed under 'Approved professional organisations and learned societies' on the HMRC website.
Who Can Claim?
• Members who have personally paid their BAMT membership fees within the past four years.
• This also includes your registration fee with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
How to Claim Your Tax Relief:
For detailed guidance on claiming tax relief, please visit: HMRC Guidance on Tax Relief for Professional Fees and Subscriptions - Refer to the list under "M" for Music Therapy British Association (BAMT).

For claiming tax relief on your HCPC registration fee, please check THIS PAGE.
Find a Music Therapist
Use our Find A Therapist tool to help locate a music therapist near you. Filter by Therapist Name & Location as well as the Age Group and Clinical Activity they specialise in.

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Introduction to Music Therapy in the UK