Starlight UK
@starlightuk.bsky.social
We're the national charity for children’s play in healthcare, supporting children to experience the power of play to boost their wellbeing and resilience during illness.
👉 Donate to support our work: https://support.starlight.org.uk/donate
👉 Donate to support our work: https://support.starlight.org.uk/donate
We’re still on a high from Tuesday! 💜
Our Parliamentary event brought together MPs, Peers, Ministers, young people & play specialists, all pledging support for play in children’s healthcare.
Together, we’re putting play at the heart of every child’s hospital journey.
#PowerOfPlay #PlayInHealthcare
Our Parliamentary event brought together MPs, Peers, Ministers, young people & play specialists, all pledging support for play in children’s healthcare.
Together, we’re putting play at the heart of every child’s hospital journey.
#PowerOfPlay #PlayInHealthcare
October 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We’re still on a high from Tuesday! 💜
Our Parliamentary event brought together MPs, Peers, Ministers, young people & play specialists, all pledging support for play in children’s healthcare.
Together, we’re putting play at the heart of every child’s hospital journey.
#PowerOfPlay #PlayInHealthcare
Our Parliamentary event brought together MPs, Peers, Ministers, young people & play specialists, all pledging support for play in children’s healthcare.
Together, we’re putting play at the heart of every child’s hospital journey.
#PowerOfPlay #PlayInHealthcare
💜 Nailah, a member of our Youth Hub, shared at #CarFest2025 how play supported her in hospital:
“It helps kids through rough times, distracts them, and lets them use their imagination.”
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
“It helps kids through rough times, distracts them, and lets them use their imagination.”
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
September 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
💜 Nailah, a member of our Youth Hub, shared at #CarFest2025 how play supported her in hospital:
“It helps kids through rough times, distracts them, and lets them use their imagination.”
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
“It helps kids through rough times, distracts them, and lets them use their imagination.”
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
“You don’t know you need play until you’re in hospital, then it’s vital.”
Chloe, a Healthcare Play Specialist, shares why play is a right and how it transforms children’s hospital experiences.
#PowerOfPlay #HospitalPlay #CarFest
Chloe, a Healthcare Play Specialist, shares why play is a right and how it transforms children’s hospital experiences.
#PowerOfPlay #HospitalPlay #CarFest
August 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
“You don’t know you need play until you’re in hospital, then it’s vital.”
Chloe, a Healthcare Play Specialist, shares why play is a right and how it transforms children’s hospital experiences.
#PowerOfPlay #HospitalPlay #CarFest
Chloe, a Healthcare Play Specialist, shares why play is a right and how it transforms children’s hospital experiences.
#PowerOfPlay #HospitalPlay #CarFest
🌟 Thank you CarFest! 🌟
We loved every LEGO step, slime squish, bubble pop & cozy chill-out moment with you 💜 You made the weekend unforgettable.
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
We loved every LEGO step, slime squish, bubble pop & cozy chill-out moment with you 💜 You made the weekend unforgettable.
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
August 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🌟 Thank you CarFest! 🌟
We loved every LEGO step, slime squish, bubble pop & cozy chill-out moment with you 💜 You made the weekend unforgettable.
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
We loved every LEGO step, slime squish, bubble pop & cozy chill-out moment with you 💜 You made the weekend unforgettable.
#PowerOfPlay #StarlightMagic
Our Tracy’s been busy packing the van & we’re nearly ready for CarFest 2025! 🚚💜
Find us in the StarFest Zone for:
🧱 The LEGO Walk
✨ Tag You’re Lit (the biggest game of tag at CarFest!)
🎲 Garden games + more
Come join the fun & tell us what play means to you!
#CarFest2025 #StarlightMagic
Find us in the StarFest Zone for:
🧱 The LEGO Walk
✨ Tag You’re Lit (the biggest game of tag at CarFest!)
🎲 Garden games + more
Come join the fun & tell us what play means to you!
#CarFest2025 #StarlightMagic
August 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Our Tracy’s been busy packing the van & we’re nearly ready for CarFest 2025! 🚚💜
Find us in the StarFest Zone for:
🧱 The LEGO Walk
✨ Tag You’re Lit (the biggest game of tag at CarFest!)
🎲 Garden games + more
Come join the fun & tell us what play means to you!
#CarFest2025 #StarlightMagic
Find us in the StarFest Zone for:
🧱 The LEGO Walk
✨ Tag You’re Lit (the biggest game of tag at CarFest!)
🎲 Garden games + more
Come join the fun & tell us what play means to you!
#CarFest2025 #StarlightMagic