National Playlist Day (No. 2)

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That this House commends Playlist for Life on its work in supporting people living with dementia through the use of personalised music playlists; recognises the positive impact that personally meaningful music can have in reconnecting people living with dementia and their memories; acknowledges National Playlist Day on 18 September, established by Playlist for Life in 2022 as a celebration of the regenerative aspects of music, with music venues, communities and organisations across the UK taking part to raise awareness; further recognises the valuable support the charity provides to families, communities, and health professionals; further acknowledges Playlist for Life’s work in creating an animated video resource as part of their Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Project in Glasgow to aid diverse communities; notes that this video was in English and Hindi, with Hindi chosen as the first translation as it is widely spoken in South Asian communities in Glasgow; and wishes Playlist for Life continued success in embedding personalised music as part of standard dementia care.