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THE NEED FOR OUR WORK Among children who are admitted to hospitals, those who end up having to stay are at a higher risk of negative effects such as stress, anxiety, and isolation. 1 in 20 children are treated in hospitals each year. Our surveys show an increase in hospital experience for children and parents/guardians by 40% after a Giggle Doctor visit. According to a CQC report, 25% of parents of children aged 0 – 7 and 38% of children aged 8 – 11 said that the staff did not engage in activities in the hospital but would have liked them to have done so. 21% of young people aged 12 – 15 said that there was not enough to do in the hospital. This is where our Giggle Doctors come in!

THE IMPACT OF OUR GIGGLE DOCTORS Our 24 Giggle Doctors visit 33,000 children across 21 hospitals, 3 hospices, 2 specialist care centres. Feedback from NHS Staff: “The Giggle Doctors are always happy and bring joy to the children, they become relaxed, participate, have some fun time and lots of giggling in a stressful environment.” Feedback from Parents/Guardians: “My daughter didn't want to talk, eat or drink after her operation but then Dr Snug and Dr Geehee appeared and worked their magic. She ate, drank and spoke! She even got up and danced.”

OUR IMPACT (NUMBERS) 93% of parents/guardians of children said… “The Giggle Doctors reduced my child’s stress and anxiety.” 73% of parents/guardians of children said… “The Giggle Doctors improved our experiences at the hospital.” 100% of parents/guardians of children said… “The Giggle Doctors increased opportunities for play.” 60% of NHS Staff said… “The Giggle Doctor visits helped to lighten the atmosphere.” 80% of NHS staff said… “The Giggle Doctor visits helped to improve children’s mood.” Links Below.

Theodora’s Theory of Change: Learn about the how and why of our charity

 

Parent/Guardian Survey: Tell us about your Giggle Doctor visit!

 

NHS Staff Survey: Tell us about your experience with our Giggle Doctors