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Our Christmas Bunting project is complete!

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"He made her laugh uncontrollably, a laugh we hadn’t heard in months"

Global Marketer joins Board of Trustees

Lift off! We've launched our first community health play services session!

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Read Sfiyah's poem about the power of play

Day in the life: Samiya Rashid

Donation Stations: An exciting new initiative with Ryman

Hospital Services

Play in Hospital Awards 2023: a recap!

Without play, can hospitals be bad for your child’s health?

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year: Emily Hodgkins

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice

Hospital Services

Protector of Play of the Year: Debbie Smith

Research and Insights

Play in Hospital Week Runners Up

More play resources for children in hospital or risk increased trauma and poor mental health

‘TRANSFORMATIVE REPORT’ UNVEILS CRUCIAL ROLE OF CHILDREN’S PLAY IN HEALTHCARE

We joined BGCG's Charity Day!

Starlight Webinars: Play in Hospital Week 2023

Starlight Stories

Meet Jessica Renwick, a Health Play Specialist Apprentice

Chris Evans gathers the stars and cars for the greater good!

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Meet Ellie, a Senior Playworker

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Meet Keshia, a Community Health Play Specialist

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Play is the glue that holds families together

We're joining CarFest 2023!

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Meet Isaiah and his mum, Naomi

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Meet Taylor Fletcher

Research and Insights

International Women's Day

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Meet Ava

Research and Insights

Invitation to Tender

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Meet Leon

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Dates for your diary

Cathy's 2022 Christmas Blog

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“Why every child needs play”

Hospital Services

Play in Hospital Report 2022

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year Runner Up: Claire Thompson

Hospital Services

Mentor of the Year Runner Up: Vicki Belton

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year Runner Up: Hywel Dda Play Team

Hospital Services

Protector of the Year Runner Up: Louise Oliver

Hospital Services

Protector of Play of the Year: Chris Harrison

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year: Claire Pickett

Hospital Services

Mentor of the Year: Claire Hardy

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year: North Middlesex University Hospital

Hospital Services

Play In Hospital Week Webinars

Lights4fun Conquers the Yorkshire Challenge for Starlight

Starlight Stories

Meet Oscar

Research and Insights

Starlight launch report on impact of Virtual Reality Distraction Therapy

Hospital Services

Diabetes Awareness Week: Meet Seán

Lauren Smashed the 10km Tough Mudder

Meet Bertie

Meet Starlight Siblings: Georgie and Ella

Starlight Champion and Cyclist: Richard Betteridge

Amy Tackles Very First Marathon with Team Starlight

Hospital Services

Meet Cameron

2021 Impact Report

Jack's Challenge

Meet Starlight Streamer: John Docherty

Rare Disease Day 2022: Meet Lucienne

Lauren Tackles Tough Mudder for Starlight

Hospital Services

Meet Eva

Hannah Conquers her Challenge for Starlight

Pearl Camps Under the Stars for Starlight

The Daniels Brothers Run the London Marathon for Starlight

Hospital Services

Meet Teddy and Lily

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Sonny Roe

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Si Berry

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Phil Holdcroft

Atlantic Flyers 2021

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Chris Carrington-Smith

Hospital Services

Meet Eleanor

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year Runner Up: Royal Brompton Hospital Play Team

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year Runner Up: Sue Marshall

Hospital Services

Protector of Play of the Year: Dawn McCabe

Hospital Services

Power of Play Award: Tonya Webber

Hospital Services

Starlight's Play Team of the Year: Ipswich Hospital

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year: Julie Morris

Hospital Services

Meet Phoebe

Ken cycles for Starlight

Starlight at Delamore Art Show

The Starlight Grand Prix Auction - place your bids!

Support Starlight and celebrate Captain Tom

Support Starlight at CarFest this summer!

Hannah's steps for Starlight

Lace up your trainers and run the London Marathon for #TeamStarlight

'Tap With Tom' and get moving for Starlight

Tis the season for sparkles!

Star Jumping for Starlight!

Hospital Services

Starlight’s 2020 Health Play Specialist of the Year is crowned!

Hospital Services

Play Week's Little Stars

Hospital Services

Addenbrooke’s Hospital kick off the virtual Play Week celebrations

Starlight’s Magical Mystery Quests!

Luella adds some sparkle to Starlight!

Hospital Services

Starlight’s Bolstered Boost Boxes!

Once upon a time…celebrities read stories for Starlight!

Isaac’s Monaco Moment!

Logan’s Wish Still Causing A Splash!

Hospital Services

Starlight delivers a boost to those in need!

Hospital Services

Zachary’s New Friend

Cara scores a meeting with Stevie G!

Hospital Services

Technology trial reduces isolation

Hospital Services

Starlight crowns the second ever Health Play Specialist of the Year!

Flying fun at Starlight’s Popham Escape

Hospital Services

Hospital Services

Play in Hospital Awards 2023: a recap!

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year: Emily Hodgkins

Hospital Services

Protector of Play of the Year: Debbie Smith

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice

Hospital Services

Play in Hospital Report 2022

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year Runner Up: Claire Thompson

Hospital Services

Mentor of the Year Runner Up: Vicki Belton

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year Runner Up: Hywel Dda Play Team

Hospital Services

Protector of the Year Runner Up: Louise Oliver

Hospital Services

Protector of Play of the Year: Chris Harrison

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year: Claire Pickett

Hospital Services

Mentor of the Year: Claire Hardy

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year: North Middlesex University Hospital

Hospital Services

Play In Hospital Week Webinars

Hospital Services

Diabetes Awareness Week: Meet Seán

Hospital Services

Meet Cameron

Hospital Services

Meet Eva

Hospital Services

Meet Teddy and Lily

Hospital Services

Meet Eleanor

Hospital Services

Play Team of the Year Runner Up: Royal Brompton Hospital Play Team

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year Runner Up: Sue Marshall

Hospital Services

Protector of Play of the Year: Dawn McCabe

Hospital Services

Power of Play Award: Tonya Webber

Hospital Services

Starlight's Play Team of the Year: Ipswich Hospital

Hospital Services

Health Play Specialist of the Year: Julie Morris

Hospital Services

Meet Phoebe

Hospital Services

Starlight’s 2020 Health Play Specialist of the Year is crowned!

Hospital Services

Play Week's Little Stars

Hospital Services

Addenbrooke’s Hospital kick off the virtual Play Week celebrations

Hospital Services

Starlight’s Bolstered Boost Boxes!

Hospital Services

Starlight delivers a boost to those in need!

Hospital Services

Zachary’s New Friend

Hospital Services

Technology trial reduces isolation

Hospital Services

Starlight crowns the second ever Health Play Specialist of the Year!

Hospital Services

Starlight’s Christmas Pantomime Sets Sail

Hospital Services

Starlight Celebrate Everyday Heroes during National Play in Hospital Week

Hospital Services

Starlight Ambassador Nadiya bakes up a storm with the children of Keech

Fundraising

Lights4fun Conquers the Yorkshire Challenge for Starlight

Lauren Smashed the 10km Tough Mudder

Starlight Champion and Cyclist: Richard Betteridge

Amy Tackles Very First Marathon with Team Starlight

2021 Impact Report

Jack's Challenge

Meet Starlight Streamer: John Docherty

Lauren Tackles Tough Mudder for Starlight

Hannah Conquers her Challenge for Starlight

Pearl Camps Under the Stars for Starlight

The Daniels Brothers Run the London Marathon for Starlight

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Sonny Roe

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Si Berry

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Phil Holdcroft

Atlantic Flyers 2021

Meet the Atlantic Flyers: Chris Carrington-Smith

Ken cycles for Starlight

Starlight at Delamore Art Show

The Starlight Grand Prix Auction - place your bids!

Support Starlight and celebrate Captain Tom

Hannah's steps for Starlight

Lace up your trainers and run the London Marathon for #TeamStarlight

'Tap With Tom' and get moving for Starlight

Star Jumping for Starlight!

Team Starlight Spirit at the 2019 London Marathon!

CarFest ‘Do More Good’ in 2019

‘Oar’ Inspiring evening at the Blenheim By Starlight Ball

Oar Inspiring 1st British team to complete epic Atlantic challenge

Research and Insights

Research and Insights

Play in Hospital Week Runners Up

Research and Insights

International Women's Day

Research and Insights

Invitation to Tender

Research and Insights

Starlight launch report on impact of Virtual Reality Distraction Therapy

Partners

Donation Stations: An exciting new initiative with Ryman

We joined BGCG's Charity Day!

We're joining CarFest 2023!

Support Starlight at CarFest this summer!

Starlight Stories

Starlight Stories

Our Christmas Bunting project is complete!

Starlight Stories

"He made her laugh uncontrollably, a laugh we hadn’t heard in months"

Starlight Stories

Read Sfiyah's poem about the power of play

Starlight Stories

Meet Jessica Renwick, a Health Play Specialist Apprentice

Starlight Stories

Meet Ellie, a Senior Playworker

Starlight Stories

Meet Keshia, a Community Health Play Specialist

Starlight Stories

Play is the glue that holds families together

Starlight Stories

Meet Isaiah and his mum, Naomi

Starlight Stories

Meet Taylor Fletcher

Starlight Stories

Meet Ava

Starlight Stories

Meet Leon

Starlight Stories

Dates for your diary

Starlight Stories

“Why every child needs play”

Starlight Stories

Meet Oscar

Special Events

Blogs

Chris Evans gathers the stars and cars for the greater good!