Healthcare is a scary world for children and feeling scared can make them less resilient and receptive to treatment. Play can reduce trauma, fear and loneliness.


Our Impact
We want there to be a time when no child experiences trauma in healthcare

Read our latest Impact Report
Higlighting some of the many impacts from 2024

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For the year ended 31 March 2025

Play in Healthcare Week 2024 report
Prioritising play in healthcare in areas of deprivation
88%
of health professionals say Starlight services create a more positive healthcare experience for children