Play and school

We have a team of play staff on ward 12 and wards 30 and 32 who are here most days.

The play room is open 8am to 7pm every day.

Please help to keep the play room safe and tidy-up when you have finished, particularly when the play staff are not present.

Nursing staff have access to a small number of colouring books, pens, jigsaws and games when play staff are not available. Play can take place in the activity room or at the bedside. Play staff will visit your child each day and offer play.

The activity room has a good selection of toys. Board games and jigsaws are also available. Each day a different craft activity is on offer. Have a look on the door to see what the activity is for that day.

Children must be supervised in the activity room. Patients can be supervised by the play staff.

Visiting children are welcome in the activity room but must be supervised by an adult family member at all times.

Televisions / DVD / games consoles

Each bed space has a television which is suspended either above the bed or on the wall. Each television has access to free-view channels only. We only have a small supply of television remote controls which may mean sharing with other people. If you require a remote please ask a member of staff who will do their best to help. Televisions are turned off at 9.00pm (due to watershed).

We have a small number of games consoles and portable DVD players for children to use. Please ask one of the play staff if you would like to borrow one.

Activity / dining room

We have an activity / dining room situated on ward 30.

Toys in the activity room

Adolescent lounge

We have an adolescent lounge situated on ward 30 for patients aged 11+ only. We have a games console, a selection of books, games and movies more appropriate for the older child.

Youth workers also visit the ward.

School room

We have a school room on the ward which is open during term time. Which is staffed by teachers and teaching assistants.

Teachers will visit children of school age each day. Teaching can take place in the school room or at the bedside. Children who are regular patients or long stay patients will take priority.

Console controllers, games and Monopoly in the adolescent loungeBooks in the school room

Sensory room

Our amazing new sensory room opened in 2025 thanks to the generosity of people donating to the charity.

The room can be used by anyone who does not have a contagious infection (unless by prior arrangement).

Please ask a member of staff to open the door for you. Please turn the equipment off when you have finished in the room.

Sensory Room - main room

An adult and a child looking at the sensory light device

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