Sophie's Legacy Podcast

What role does play have in children's healthcare, and why is it so important in hospital? In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Sarah, Policy & Public Affairs Manager at Starlight, to discuss how play helps children cope with hospital stays, supports their emotional wellbeing, and improves their overall healthcare experience. Together, they explore the evidence behind play in paediatric...

When Change Meets Resistance In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Sophie's Legacy Ambassador, Phil Shelley, Senior Operational and Policy Manager – Soft FM and National Lead for Food at NHS England. Drawing on both lived experience and national healthcare leadership, they explore why change can be so difficult within hospitals, the barriers that families and healthcare professionals face, a...

In this heartfelt episode of the Sophie’s Legacy Podcast, Amelia joins her mum Charlotte for an honest conversation about her sister Sophie. Amelia shares her memories of Sophie, what it was like when Sophie became poorly, and the profound impact of losing her sister. Together, they reflect on the challenges their family faced, the bond between two sisters, and how Sophie’s legacy continues to ins...

This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Trevor, our longest-serving volunteer. Trevor shares how volunteering has changed his life, the experiences he's had along the way, and what Sophie's Legacy means to him. It's an honest and inspiring conversation about the impact of giving your time and being part of something that makes a real difference 💛

In this episode we talk about how Sophie's Legacy grew from an idea into a charity dedicated to supporting families in hospital. We reflect on the early days of setting up the charity; from putting a snack box in one hospital to today; supporting 12 hospitals and over 40 children's wards. We also discuss the support Sophie's Legacy provides to families during hospital stays, helping to...

In this first episode of the Sophie’s Legacy Podcast, we share the story of Sophie’s cancer diagnosis and the moment everything changed for her family. We talk honestly about what it was like to hear those words, and the emotional reality behind a life-altering diagnosis. This episode sets the foundation for Sophie’s story, the journey that followed, and the inspiration behind Sophie’s Legacy.