News
15 April 2025
Read our 2024 Impact Report
In this report we celebrate 30 years of Theodora Children’s Charity, as well as significant anniversaries with some of our hospital partners. The report also touches on a new Giggle Doctor training model and explores the wider impacts of Giggle Doctor visits not only on the children themselves, but also on their families and the staff caring for them in hospital.
24 March 2025
How the Giggle Doctors helped Josie
“During our hospital stay we were lucky enough to meet some of the Giggle Doctors. Their sensitive approach with each child, and their gentle humour feels like a warm hug during a difficult time.” – Katie, Josie’s mum
21 February 2025
Meet our new Giggle Doctors!
Tamara, Amy, Ines and Holly have just completed their ‘Trainee’ year, and have graduated to Junior Giggle Doctors!
16 December 2024
Celebrating 15 years of giggles at Bradford Royal Infirmary
On Thursday the 21st of November, Dr Teapot, Dr Scribble and Dr Gubbins brought magic, music, silliness and fun to children and staff at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
22 November 2024
Christmas Big Give Campaign 2024
Help our Giggle Doctors bring joyfulness and laughter to children in hospital.
Donate from 3rd – 10th December and your donation will be doubled at no extra cost to you!
19 November 2024
Giggle Doctor Take Over Day at Leeds Children's Hospital
On Thursday the 7th of November, six Giggle Doctors brought magic, music, silliness and fun to children and staff at Leeds Children’s Hospital!
23 August 2024
When Logan Ann met Dr Dotty and Dr Ding Dong
At just 2, Logan Ann has already experienced many hospital stays with her complex medical conditions, but there’s so much more to being 2!
3 April 2025
Deborah talks about our 5 year partnership with Hugh James
Hugh James Solicitors have supported us for the past five years. We caught up with Deborah Sleightholme, Partner and Head of Strategic Relationships to hear about what our partnership means to them.
28 October 2024
Buy your Christmas Cards today!
Not only will they bring a smile to the person receiving the card, but they will also give the gift of smiles and laughter to children living with illness, disability and serious health challenges in hospital.