Play in Healthcare Awards 2026

Celebrating the people transforming children’s healthcare through play

Nominations are now open for the Starlight Health Play Awards 2026, recognising the incredible individuals and teams helping seriously ill children cope with fear, trauma and treatment through the power of play.
 

Get involved:

Share photos of how you’re celebrating Play Week on social media using the hashtag #PIHW and tagging @starlight_uk.

Healthcare professionals, please speak to your comms team about letting local media know what’s happening in your hospital.