News
19 October 2026
Play in Healthcare Week 2026
Play in Healthcare Week helps raise awareness on the benefits of play in supporting children’s development, emotional wellbeing and mental health. It is also a time to celebrate all those who create these vital opportunities for play, helping to transform a hospital experience from somewhere that can be scary and isolating, into a place full of creative and fun activities
28 July 2026
Meet Joie, our new partner!
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
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.
19 May 2026
International Day of Play
The International Day of Play is on the 11th of June, and we cannot wait to celebrate it! Join in to find out how play supports your mental health and wellbeing, and how Giggle Doctors use it to support children in hospital.
27 March 2026
Meet Michael, our London Marathon runner!
Michael is taking on the 2026 London Marathon and running 26.2 miles to help our Giggle Doctors bring joy, laughter and magical moments to children in hospital!
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
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!