The importance of play in children's health and care services, both as a
form of therapy and as a distraction, is often overlooked. This unique
text promotes developmentally appropriate provision within healthcare
settings for children and young people and provides an introduction to
the underpinning knowledge and skills.
Covering core content - such as the role of play in child development,
relevant anatomy and physiology, the concept of resilience, health
promotion, developing appropriate provision and working in diverse
healthcare settings - each chapter:
- makes links with the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and the
Children's Workforce's Common Core of Skills and Knowledge
- begins with an overview of the chapter objectives
- contains a variety of activities such as reflective exercises, case
studies and practical tasks that will promote both skills and
knowledge needed in the workplace.
- concludes with a selection of additional useful resources and further
reading suggestions.
Designed for all healthcare professionals who work with children and
young people, including those studying to become health play specialists
and children's nurses, this text provides practical examples of how all
members of the multidisciplinary team can help to support children's
play.