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

05 July 2025

This full day in-person event takes place in Birmingham and offers Music Therapists practical tips and skills for developing their practice.

EVENT

05 July 2025

BAMT CPD - Safeguarding Children - Level 4

This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Children - Level 4’ 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 Level 4 refresher it is essential that you have a valid safeguarding level 4 training. If you are taking the course for the first time, you must have previously completed a Level 3 training.

EVENT

19 July 2025

BAMT CPD - Safeguarding Adults - Level 4

This one day, certified ‘Safeguarding Adults - Level 4’ training is suitable for those wishing to undertake the course for the first time, or as a refresher. Please note that if you are taking this course as a refresher you must have a valid Level 4 Safeguarding certificate.

RESOURCE

BAMT Leaflet - MT Education

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RESOURCE

BAMT Guidance for Music Therapists working alongside COVID-19

Updated September

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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.

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