Health Play Awards 2023

Protector of Play of the Year

Our Protector of Play award is a special non-Health Play Specialist award that spotlights the hospital staff that work alongside Play Specialists to provide play and distraction to children.

Meet Debbie Smith, our Protector of Play of the Year winner.

Play Team of the Year

This award highlights the Play Teams operating in a UK healthcare setting that brilliantly champion the power of play.

Meet Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice Play Team, our Play Team of the Year winners.

Health Play Specialist of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding work done by registered Health Play Specialists, currently working in a UK healthcare setting.

Meet Emily Hodgkins, our Health Play Specialist of the Year winner.

Health Play Awards Runners Up

Click to find out our Health Play Awards 2023 runners up.