News
20 March 2026
Louis and the Giggle Doctors
Read Louis’ inspiring story and see how he made sure to embrace joy, play and the living in the moment after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma
12 November 2025
Celebrating 20 years of Giggle Doctors at Sheffield Children's
During Play in Healthcare Week the Giggle Doctors celebrated two decades of bringing vital opportunities for play and to support children’s wellbeing visits at Sheffield Children’s Hospital
27 October 2025
From tears to laughter: Scarlet's hospital journey
Discover how Giggle Doctors bring laughter and comfort to children in hospital through the power of play and connection.
12 August 2025
Empowering children to find their voice again
Isabel, our Programme Manager, recently visited our friends at North Manchester General Hospital and got see Dr Muddy Puddle in action. Below, Isabel shares a story of how Dr Muddy Puddle helped a young person find their voice again – a visit she will remember for a long time to come.
30 September 2025
Trainee Giggle Doctor Recruitment
We’re looking for playful people with a performing arts background who want to use their creativity, imagination and performance skills to bring joyful encounters to children in hospitals and specialist care settings!
26 August 2025
Run the London Marathon for us on April 26th 2026
Join our fabulous #TeamGiggleDoctors for this world famous event. We ask that you pay a registration fee of £50 and raise a minimum target of £2,200 that go towards special Giggle Doctor visits for children in hospital’s across the country.
14 July 2025
Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund
Thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Community Fund, we are able to continue developing the skills of our Giggle Doctors so more children can experience the transformative power of play!
20 June 2025
Tour D'Alliance - cycling from London to Paris!
Alliance Healthcare team members cycled from London to Paris to raise £55,000 to bring magical Giggle Doctor moments filled with joy and laughter for children in hospital across England