Residents at an Ealing care home have been among the first to listen to a specialist radio service designed for people living with dementia following its launch on DAB across west London.
St David’s Care Home on Castlebar Hill welcomed the Music for Dementia team on Monday (14 September 2026) as part of a tour marking the expansion of its free m4dRADIO service to DAB digital radio across south and west London.
The 24-hour station plays music from the 1940s through to the 1980s and has no adverts, presenters or news bulletins.
Residents at St David’s listened to the service during the visit and talked about some of their favourite music.
Satinder Singh, home manager at St David’s Care Home, said: “We really enjoyed welcoming the Music for Dementia team to St David’s Care Home and seeing our residents get involved.
“What appealed to us about the resource is the choice and how easy it is to use. Our residents have their own interests and preferences, and music is no different.”
Music for Dementia says familiar music can help people living with dementia connect and communicate, as well as prompt memories.
Amy Shackleton, chief executive of Music for Dementia, said: “We were delighted to team up with Gold Care Homes with our m4dRADIO DAB launch campaign. Their residents and staff gave us a great reception.
“It was particularly wonderful chatting to residents about their favourite songs.”
Singer Tony Christie, best known for (Is This the Way to) Amarillo, has also backed the DAB launch, saying familiar music could “make a real difference” for people living with dementia and their families.
