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At Theodora Children's Charity we bring music, magic and laughter to 30,000 sick, disabled and terminally ill children through regular visits from Giggle Doctors: professional performers trained to work in the medical environment.
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Situation
At the Theodora Children’s Charity, we believe all children deserve laughter. The children we work with have a wide range of complex needs and healthcare requirements. The clinical and often serious nature of the hospital environment can cause a great deal of anxiety and bewilderment. In addition, a hospital stay means they are removed from their families, friends and school, for significant periods of time, meaning that they miss out on opportunities for play and social interaction.
Solution
Theodora Giggle Doctors visit over 33,000 children each year at 21 hospitals, 3 hospices and two specialist care centres throughout England. The visits help to reduce anxiety, improve well-being and increase opportunities for play in the healthcare environment. The Giggle Doctor visits help children to leave behind the sometimes bewildering and frightening world of the hospital for a world of fun and imagination.