Promotional poster for Teddy Bear Hospital at An Croí Community Hub, Trench Road, Londonderry. Features a cartoon teddy bear with medical plasters and icons for bloods, X‑ray/MRI, and wearing scrubs. The event takes place Wednesday 11 February 2026 with two sessions, and booking is essential
Together Altnagelvin Parents Group, University of Ulster Child Health Society and WHSCT Health Improvement and Equality Involvement Dept are holding a 2026 Teddy Bear Hospital.
This event is for parents who have children with medical conditions. It’s a fun parent and child event, the aim is to support children who may have experienced medical traumas, supporting learning through play to help reduce anxieties.
Particularly for children with chronic and long-term conditions who may experience anxiety around appointments, procedures, or hospital settings. Children are encouraged to bring a teddy bear and are supported to carry out procedures such as blood tests, MRIs, and other interventions on their teddies, helping to demystify healthcare in a child-friendly and reassuring way.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 11th Feb 2026
Venue: An Croí Community Hub, Trench Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 2DT
Times & Booking Links:
- Session 1: 10.30am- 12noon https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teddy-bear-hospital-1030am-12pm-tickets-1980546215044?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Session 2: 1pm-2.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teddy-bear-hospital-1pm-230pm-tickets-1980547639304?aff=oddtdtcreator
Note: Please register each child attending on a separate booking. (1 ticket for each child)