About us Areas we support Leeds Children's Hospital Meet our patients Our Play Team does an incredible job, supporting seriously ill children throughout the most difficult time of their young lives. It costs £106 a day to fund a play team member. Please consider a monthly gift and together we can transform lives because of play. Give a regular gift today Hospital felt less frightening for Robin and his family “Hospital isn’t a place you associate with fun, but the Play Team bring that sense of normality, and they make us all feel safe. When you see someone in purple, you know they’re there to help.” Read Robin's Story James hasn't missed out on the magic of childhood “Fi and Liv are there every morning help James develop. They are there on the hardest days too: running towards emergency alarms, distracting him during painful procedures, helping him stay calm." Reggie learned to walk again “Each day we moved the play mat a bit further away. Then we told him about all the exciting things in the playroom - and that was it. He wanted to go.” Read Reggie's Story Max's transplant journey felt less scary "After his transplant, Max had to isolate on his ward for 21 days because of the risk of infection. This was really tough for Max. He really missed school and his friends, but the Play Team were a real lifeline." Read Max's story Ruby was able to celebrate her 16th birthday in hospital “The Play Team support us in happy times and very challenging times, and have actually become really close to our family in a non-medical way." Read Ruby's Story Leo's chemotherapy treatment was made more bearable "The Play Team are our lifeline. They support us by preparing Leo for procedures and distracting him while he’s having them." Read Leo's Story Emmie was able to get a better understanding of her diabetes "The play team really go above and beyond to help children living with diabetes be able to live a normal, happy and healthy childhood." Read Emmie's Story Jacob now looks forward to his infusions “Having the VR headset at my appointments was a nice surprise, I didn’t expect it. I have definitely felt less anxious since being able to use it.” Read Jacob's Story Alaa's long dialysis sessions were made bearable The play team at Leeds Children’s Hospital has been instrumental in making 11-year-old Alaa’s hospital experience a positive one. Read Alaa's Story Read more: Meet our Play Team Because of Play... Thanks to your donations, the Play Team are available seven days a week across Leeds Children’s Hospital. Our Play Leaders and Play Specialists do an incredible job, supporting seriously ill children throughout the most difficult time of their young lives. But this can only continue with your support. It costs £106 a day to fund a play team member. Together, we can deliver play to every child in hospital who needs it. Donate Today Manage Cookie Preferences