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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!

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

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.

“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

Tamara, Amy, Ines and Holly have just completed their ‘Trainee’ year, and have graduated to Junior Giggle Doctors!

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!

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.