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Starlight

@starlight_uk

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

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PEDAL Cam (@pedalcam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today's the day of the #PEDALConference2025 and the #InternationalDayofPlay! Please share your thoughts, photos and take aways on whichever social media platform you use, tagging us PEDAL Cam and using the #PEDALConference2025 tag! We're also on Instagram, Bluesky and LinkedIn.

Today's the day of the #PEDALConference2025 and the #InternationalDayofPlay!

Please share your thoughts, photos and take aways on whichever social media platform you use, tagging us <a href="/PEDALCam/">PEDAL Cam</a> and using the #PEDALConference2025 tag! We're also on Instagram, Bluesky and LinkedIn.
Starlight (@starlight_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re excited to be in Parliament for the Play Commission’s report calling for a new national play strategy, including the recommendation that play should be embedded in children’s healthcare. Huge thanks to Anne Longfield and Paul Lindley OBE centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/ev…

Tom Hayes MP (@tomhayesbmouth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Play is prevention. In Parliament, I called again for a legal right to play, so every child has safe, inclusive spaces to grow up healthy and happy. Over 70 MPs are already backing that call — and I'm looking forward to the government making progress.

Duncan Burton (@duncan_cno) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the launch of new resources designed to help the NHS plan and deliver high-quality health play services. Developed in partnership with Starlight, they recognise the importance of therapeutic play for babies, children and young people

Duncan Burton (@duncan_cno) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This also marks an important step toward making Sophies Legacy a reality. I would like to thank Sophie’s mum for her tireless work and the many colleagues and partners involved in developing the resources.

Duncan Burton (@duncan_cno) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Play is a fundamental part of childhood and that should not stop in healthcare settings. Find the resources here ⬇️ england.nhs.uk/publication/pl…

Play is a fundamental part of childhood and that should not stop in healthcare settings.

Find the resources here ⬇️
england.nhs.uk/publication/pl…
London Play (@londonplay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The sight of children transforming Parliament Square with colour, joy and play at the London #ParadeforPlay today was SO inspiring! #MakeLawsforPlay #InternationalDayOfPlay

The sight of children transforming Parliament Square with colour, joy and play at the London #ParadeforPlay today was SO inspiring! #MakeLawsforPlay #InternationalDayOfPlay
Stephen Morgan MP (@stephenmorganmp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a pleasure to speak a the PEDAL Cam #PEDALConference2025 today on how this government is delivering on our Plan for Change. It was interesting to hear from experts on how we can continue to deliver evidence based policies with children and families at their heart.

It was a pleasure to speak a the <a href="/PEDALCam/">PEDAL Cam</a> #PEDALConference2025 today on how this government is delivering on our Plan for Change.

It was interesting to hear from experts on how we can continue to deliver evidence based policies with children and families at their heart.
Georgina Thomas (@georgybecks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Duncan Burton Starlight Hi Duncan! My 2yo son was an in pt at JR (OUH) last week and it was so amazing to have such wonderful access to indoor and outdoor play areas, play specialists and a sensory room, really transformative to his experience which,ultimately, made it so much easier on all of us 👏 👏

Starlight (@starlight_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Good to hear Prof Steve Turner, President of RCPCH talk about the Play Well toolkit as a ‘fantastic milestone’ for children’s healthcare at today’s Society of Health Play Specialists conference; and endorse the call for national play strategy.

Good to hear Prof Steve Turner, President of <a href="/RCPCHtweets/">RCPCH</a> talk about the Play Well toolkit as a ‘fantastic milestone’ for children’s healthcare at today’s <a href="/nahpsofficial/">Society of Health Play Specialists</a> conference; and endorse the call for national play strategy.
teamCNO 💙 (@teamcno_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Developed in partnership with @StarlightUK the first comprehensive framework for play in healthcare settings marks a significant milestone in improving health play services for babies, children and young people. Find the NEW Play Well Toolkit here ➡️ england.nhs.uk/publication/pl…

Developed in partnership with @StarlightUK the first comprehensive framework for play in healthcare settings marks a significant milestone in improving health play services for babies, children and young people.
Find the NEW Play Well Toolkit here ➡️ england.nhs.uk/publication/pl…
Starlight (@starlight_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

WORK WITH US - Senior Trust Fundraiser📋 We've got an exciting opportunity for a creative and ambitious fundraiser with a growth mindset - someone who’s curious, proactive, and eager to seek and shape new opportunities. 👉 Find out more and apply: starlight.org.uk/about-us/caree…

WORK WITH US - Senior Trust Fundraiser📋

We've got an exciting opportunity for a creative and ambitious fundraiser with a growth mindset - someone who’s curious, proactive, and eager to seek and shape new opportunities.

👉 Find out more and apply: starlight.org.uk/about-us/caree…
#SBS Crew (@thesbs_crew) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rounding off a fantastic week, take a look at these incredible #SBS winners in action at TPRG’s annual charity shoot! 🎯 Theo Paphitis and the #SBS Crew had the pleasure of seeing Capriccio Quartet in action earlier this week. They brought so much energy and added tremendous value

Rounding off a fantastic week, take a look at these incredible #SBS winners in action at TPRG’s annual charity shoot! 🎯

<a href="/TheoPaphitis/">Theo Paphitis</a> and the #SBS Crew had the pleasure of seeing <a href="/capriccioqu4/">Capriccio Quartet</a> in action earlier this week. They brought so much energy and added tremendous value
Starlight (@starlight_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We wish you all a Happy Father's Day! ⭐ To all the fathers, guardians, and father-figures who provide unwavering love and encouragement to the children in their lives, we hope you have a wonderful day 💚

We wish you all a Happy Father's Day! ⭐

To all the fathers, guardians, and father-figures who provide unwavering love and encouragement to the children in their lives, we hope you have a wonderful day 💚
Centre for Young Lives (@cfyounglives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's been a week since we launched our Raising the Nation Play Commission final report - packed full of ideas, good practice, and deliverable recommendations for bringing down the barriers stopping our children from playing. We've been so pleased with the support and interest

Starlight (@starlight_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The government has released its 10-year Plan for the NHS, focusing on tackling ill health through prevention, and commitment to improving children's health We say: each of these measures can be greatly enabled through play. 👉 Read our response: ow.ly/jLtn50Wkylz

The government has released its 10-year Plan for the NHS, focusing on tackling ill health through prevention, and commitment to improving children's health

We say: each of these measures can be greatly enabled through play.

👉 Read our response: ow.ly/jLtn50Wkylz
Tom Hayes MP (@tomhayesbmouth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A revamped Sure Start is coming back after my campaigning on the issue. Bournemouth has a generation of Sure Start babies. Parents remember what that support meant, and they want it back. Local kids always come first. I’m fighting for them to get the care, education, play, and

Starlight (@starlight_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We really enjoyed this meeting Alistair Strathern. 😀 The message was consistent among the health professionals and academics who attended: play reduces trauma and enables efficiency savings for the NHS. 🙌 🧸🩺👶 NHS England RCPCH The RCN Sophie's Legacy UCLH PEDAL Cam