We’re collecting toys for kids in the cancer wards in the NE again this Christmas. Drop off points are
Hanley & Sons family butcher and
@HaysTravelStanley
No need to wrap them. Dec 14 deadline. Thank you
Storyteller Carmel Page writes…
“This is the team I work with for Henry Dancer Days Becky Beth and Isla making Ward 6 look beautiful.”The Ward 6 (Haematology and Oncology) team, with a little help from four year old Isla, celebrated bonfire night in one of their favourite ways – with lots of glittery artwork!
As well as clinical staff on the ward caring for our patients, we have dedicated play specialists who are a huge part of the care we provide at Sheffield Children’s. Isla and play specialists Beth and Becky made a wonderful display for the ward as one of the many activities they have all year round! For this session the play was arts and crafts based but play specialists provide toys, games, computers and organise other activities throughout the year for patients of all ages.
Play specialists provide inpatients and outpatients with play activities to prepare, distract and relax children and young people during their time here. Our dedicated team provide all sorts of play activities to help normalise the environment and it also provides a therapeutic aspect to their care.
Thank you for sharing your artwork Isla!
To find out more about how our specialists support patients at Sheffield Children’s, visit: www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/services/play-specialists/
Squidgey Bear, a present from Henry, is with me today, Nov 2nd, on the 9th Anniversary of his death. Please light a candle for my boy if you can x
Great to catch up with Tara Ellis, our London Storyteller and to plot and plan for future work
We understand but so, so sad
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3306850/Heartbroken-Romanian-parents-body-nine-year-old-son-comm…
Parents commit suicide after their little boy dies of cancer
The parents of a young boy who lost his battle to cancer appear to have committed suicide shortly after his death.
Meanwhile Saahib continues to enjoy stories whilst awaiting treatment. (Thanks to Gurpreet, his Mum)
Great to catch up with Paul Lowder, a school friend. He interviewed me about Henry Dancer Days for Oxygen Radio UK!
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