Our team of professionally trained Health Play Specialists offer a range of expertise in helping families and their children to cope as well as possible with illness and treatment, closely liaising with the multi-disciplinary teams in Children's Services.

Children may feel overwhelmed by the strangeness of being in hospital and feeling unwell. They may struggle to cope with daily life which has very different routines to normal. They may be fearful of what is happening to their bodies and of the medical treatment they need.

What are the benefits of play services?

- Creates an environment where stress and worry are reduced

- Helps children regain confidence and self esteem

- Provides outlets for feelings of anger, fear and frustration

- Prepares and enables children to understand treatment, illness and the hospital itself

- Raises coping methods between children, their parents and staff during medical procedures

- Contributes towards assessment and diagnosis, and speeds the child's recovery

CW+ support the delivery of our service. Hazel Rand, Play & Youth Service Lead, said, "Your donations will create a fun and safe environment for many of the children and young people on the paediatric wards. Whether a child or young person is in for a day or months play activities, resources and entertainment can make a huge difference to their experience and how they cope during their hospital journey."

Your donation could fund:

- Sensory play equipment

- Arts and crafts activities

- Games

- Baby and toddler toys

- Birthday gifts

Thank you for your support - it’s people like you who will help us achieve our goal and do wonderful things for our patients and the advancement of healthcare– we can’t thank you enough!