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We are delighted to introduce Deirdre Cowman to the CHI team as Project Officer for our Playful programme which we received Pyjama Day funding for. Read a short introduction from Deidre as she explains a little about this Playful ProgrammeRead more

Children in Hospital Ireland is seeking a Project Officer to develop a new project in play facilitation for 0-6 age group. (four days per week)  Closing date for applicants is Monday 23rd October 2017 Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The organisation has its Head OfficeRead more

Wish list of Research ProjectsRead more

Taking the pressure off a parent dealing with a sick child and distracting that child with play, even for a few minutes, is a gift being offered by hundreds of CHI play volunteers to paediatric patients around Ireland.  Read here about Marion Ashley’s experience as a play volunteer at University Hospital Waterford.Read more

CHI are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Morrin to the role of Volunteer Manager with CHI.  Elizabeth has come to us from the Solas project in Dublin 8 where she worked as a volunteer manager.  She will be in contact with people over the coming weeks and hopefully will meet many of you in the hospitalsRead more

You can raise funds for CHI through our Everyday Hero page and please contact our fundraising team at info@childreninhospital.ie.    Read more

Irish illustrator, Heather McKay of Head in the Clouds (inc) is a wonderful supporter of Children in Hospital Ireland.  Heather has designed 8 unique illustrations for CHI and this is your chance to purchase them.  By buying our Christmas cards you are enabling CHI to continue to grow our network of Play Volunteers across IrishRead more

Local play volunteer and team leader Laura Blake has been involved in CHI since 2001 when she read a local newspaper article requesting volunteers for the playroom at St. Gabriel’s Ward in Wexford General Hospital. Click here to read the full article featured in the Wexford People  Read more

Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to provide comprehensive end-to-end recruitment, management and support systems for all CHI’s volunteer services throughout the country in line with the organisations requirements.  Closing date is Friday 18th August. Click here for full details of the position and how to applyRead more

Government Approves the drafting of the Children’s Health Bill 2017Read more