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At the Theodora Children’s charity, we improve children’s experience of hospital. We do this through our Giggle Doctors who are professionally trained performers. By combining music, play and storytelling, Giggle Doctors improve wellbeing and bring magical moments to children in hospital.
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Situation
One in twenty children are treated in hospital every year. They may not fully understand the reason they feel the way they do, or why they are suffering and undergoing tests and procedures, away from home, school, friends and family. Some children with illnesses like cancer can spend weeks or even months in hospital. A hospital stay can cause a significant amount of distress and anxiety. The Giggle Doctors aim to provide some relief from this suffering.
Solution
During their visits, the Giggle Doctors see all ages of children from 0-18 years old. They will see any child who wishes to be visited, regardless of what condition they are receiving care for. Each interaction is tailored to the child and the Giggle Doctor visits are designed to provide whatever the child needs at the time, whether it’s a joke, a song or simply companionship. It is not always about laughter, sometimes the focus of the visit might be on music, magic or storytelling.
