Celebrating 20 years of Giggle Doctors at Sheffield Children's

On the 15th of October during Play in Healthcare Week, the Giggle Doctors had the best time celebrating two decades of visits at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and creating lasting memories with families, create vital opportunities for play and to support children’s wellbeing.

Our Programme Team organised arts and crafts for children to enjoy, whilst Dr Flowerpot, Dr Fancy Pants, Dr Nic Nac, Dr Cowpat and Dr Scribble shared their joy and silliness across the wards, singing songs, giving gifts to staff and playing with families throughout the hospital.

Dr Scribble has been visiting Sheffield Children’s Hospital for 2 years, and shares her favourite things about her visits: “Being able to help break the monotony of the day for families helps a lot. These are a few of the interactions that stand out for me as being really great moments, where it isn’t just some play or jokes or fun, it’s like the whole mood of the space is lifted and you can feel it just be great for everyone.”

“It’s a special and magical thing to help create many happy memories for children. It is also such a fun surprise, some families haven’t met us before and we have parents watching in wonder as their children are laughing and playing with us – sometimes it is the first time their child has smiled or laughed in days.”

“A few times I remember staff like nurses, cleaners, and porters stopping by the door or ward and watching, it’s like everyone gets the ripple effect of the fun too!”

Here’s to another 20 years of spreading joy and laughter at Sheffield Children’s!