News
10 October 2022
Why Play Matters: Meet Steph
Steph Fairbain has been a Health Play Specialist at Addenbrookes Hospital since 2007, and Therapeutic Play Manager there since 2016. We caught up with as part of our Play in Hospital Week celebrations.
29 September 2022
Donations doubled in Charity Extra campaign
We are excited to share the news of a new fundraising campaign we are running for just 36 hours. Whats not to love? One donation for double the giggles!
31 August 2022
See the Giggle Doctors in animation
Our wonderful partner Yap Books have created some fantastic Giggle Doctor animations for their app!
4 May 2022
We are recruiting!
We’re looking for a Giggle Doctor Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser and a Giggle Doctor Trust Fundraiser to join our growing team at an exciting time for the charity
28 March 2022
Dr Bungee featured in The Guardian
Click below to read about what it means to be a Giggle Doctor, how he helps empower children, and the unforgettable memories he has shared with families in this Guardian article
28 January 2022
Our 2021 Impact Report
If you are interested in finding out about our Giggle Doctor training, supporting evidence of our work, and our exciting plans for 2022, you can read our Impact Report here!
21 January 2022
Meet the Artistic Coordinators
Dr Easy Peasy and Dr Flowerpot are Artistic Coordinators, and they are here to explain what that role means and how they support other Giggle Doctors!
28 October 2021
It is almost that time of year again!
Our e-news is out! Find out more about our Giggle Doctors returning to visit children at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital for the first time since the pandemic, and how this Christmas you can have your donation doubled through the Big Give to bring more moments of joy and laughter
12 October 2021
Why play is vital for children in hospital
It is Play in Hospital Week and Isabel Squires, our Programme and Quality Coordinator, shares the importance of play and why it is vital for children