If you would like advice about starting up a new regional or speciality group, please contact Steph Fairbain at fairbains@sohps.org.uk East Anglia Regional Group Meets twice a year for study days (Spring & Autumn) Co-ordinator: Steph Fairbain Contact: fairbains@sohps.org.uk North-West
Hugh Jolly Workshops & Lecture
Hugh Jolly 2026 We are excited to announce that we are looking to change the format of this event to make it more accessible for people to attend online and also to include our Students and newly qualified play specialists
Play in Healthcare Week
“Huge congratulations to registered HPS, Kirsty and Abbi and the paediatric team at Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust for launching the Society of Health Play Specialists 30th Play in Healthcare Week. You really captured the passion and advocacy of the
SoHPS Annual Conference
3rd Annual Conference for the Society of Health Play Specialists Friday 26th June 2026, UCLH Education Centre, Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG Theme: Children at the Heart of Healthcare – How Play is Improving Outcomes and Experiences Click here to
Spring Study Day
The Annual Scottish Spring Study Day will take place on Thursday 26th March 2026. This will be in the form of a Webinar and the theme is going to be “Collaborative Working between Play Staff and the MDT”. This will
Event Calendar
2026 – Dates for your diaries Therapeutic Play Leads Development Group Meetings: 23rd January 2026 – 1pm until 2pm 27th February 2026 – 11am until 12pm 27th February 2026 – 11am until 12pm If you work as a Play Lead/Manager