Supporting children and families

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity raises funds to enhance the services and care provided to more than 280,000 patients who use the hospital each year.

The hospital is the largest single-site children’s hospital in the UK, providing world-class care for children from across the North West and beyond.

Helping children through play

A hospital visit can feel daunting for a child. They may be in an unfamiliar clinical environment while facing treatments that are painful, distressing or difficult to understand.

The hospital’s Therapeutic and Specialised Play Team provides distraction, play and moments of laughter that can help children manage anxiety. Play Leaders offer activities including arts and crafts, music and outdoor games, and organise special events such as film screenings and parties.

Why it matters to Hey Happy

Hey Happy was created to help children feel heard, find moments of joy and connect with the people around them. Supporting children and families during difficult hospital experiences is a natural extension of that purpose.

A donation from every Hey Happy order goes to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity, and donated packs are given to the hospital for their teams to distribute to children and families.

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