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Baby Bertie at Evelina London playing with colourful toy with Play Specialist Shirin.

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Fun and imaginative ideas from the brilliant Evelina London play team.

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Play guide – expert tips for parents and carers

Incredible moments of play happen every day at Evelina London. We’re proud to support the remarkable play team as they transform children and families’ experiences of care.

Discover how the expert Evelina London play team help children prepare for treatment and process their emotions through the comforting power of play – and receive fun and imaginative ideas to try with your child at home.

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“Therapeutic play is a powerful way to explore children’s fears and explain what’s going to happen. Thanks to charity funding, we’re able to buy the latest toys, games and activities to bring fun and laughter to the wards and help the hospital feel more like home.”

Susan Pruden, Play Service Manager

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Bertie smiling sat on a chair, looking at mum Phoebe who is on the left holding up a colourful toy.

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