Sign Up/Log In

Understand how to support children for planned hospital admission or who are chronically ill, and the therapeutic role of play in hospitals

The Barts Health NHS Trust Play Team, supported by Barts Charity, provides highly specialised support for children and young people undergoing a range of treatments. From bereavement and chemotherapy support to explaining diagnosis and treatments, the team comprise trained and qualified professionals who have a key role in supporting children at each stage of their journey in hospital. The team also provides emotional support for families as well as having a vital role in the child’s psychosocial wellbeing.