That the Parliament recognises National Playlist Day, organised by the charity Playlist for Life, which takes place on 18 September 2026; believes that the day provides an important opportunity to raise awareness of the positive impact that personally meaningful music can have on people living with dementia, while encouraging people of all ages to create the soundtrack of their own lives; acknowledges that decades of scientific research have demonstrated the benefits of music in supporting memory, wellbeing and emotional connection for people living with dementia; notes that Playlist for Life established National Playlist Day in 2022 to encourage people across the UK to create personal playlists inspired by meaningful moments in their lives while increasing understanding of dementia, and recognises the significant contribution that Playlist for Life makes in supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers through the power of personally meaningful music.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Julie MacDougall, Stuart McMillan, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance