My name is Tom Shanks, I am a DJ, producer & physiotherapist 

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In my time working for the NHS I recognised that socially isolated people often struggled with their mental health and I felt helpless that my services were limited to when I was with them.

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I noticed that patients who had music on in their homes often were in better moods which prompted me to start asking people about their relationship with music.  If their response was positive I would research some songs from their era/home country to bring and play in the next session.

 

The results were amazing and people were not only more engaged in their treatment but also 

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Fast forward 5 years and I met Jade who, based on our similar experiences, asked me to DJ at the first 4 Ur Mind event and the rest is history.