Programme
Hospital Literacy and Play
Weekly literacy and play sessions through partner hospitals, so a hospital day can be a day with a book, a game and someone glad to see you.
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What happens
Our trained volunteers bring story circles, reading buddies, games and art to children's bedsides and wards.
Who it is for
Children aged 5 to 18 living with chronic illness who are receiving treatment in partner hospitals.
Our aims
- Keep children learning and engaged with stories through treatment
- Bring joy, play and normal childhood experiences into the ward
- Reduce isolation through bonds with volunteers and other children
- Give parents relief in seeing their child engaged and smiling
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Be part of the story
Every story read, game played and friendship made gives a child something treatment cannot.
