The report, Reducing Trauma For Children In Healthcare, also highlights "huge gaps in play resources" in the UK and called for investment in play professionals and resources.
"Despite advances in modern healthcare, there remains a paradox that children can develop serious, long-term mental health problems as an unintended consequence of their care." Starlight claims that half of HPS work part-time, meaning the ratio equates to one full-time HPS per 3,986 child hospital admissions each year.The report also found 71% of NHS trusts and health boards across the UK do not have a designated play budget.
"Above all else, we must listen to what children are telling us. When we ask children about being in hospital the overwhelming response is that hospital is scary and play makes it better."
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