Play interventions for paediatric patients in hospital: a scoping review BMJ_Open bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/7/e…

For our next presentation, Kelsey Graber Kelsey Graber will present findings from a qualitative study exploring self-expression through play during the COVID-19 pandemic #PlayAndFunConference

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To mark #PlayInHospital week, we're releasing our new report, 'The Importance of Play in Hospital 2021'. Find out more about the state of play and the difference Starlight services can make in the full report on our website: starlight.org.uk/playreport

We have a fantastic line-up of speakers for our symposium, including Professor Helen Dodd Kelsey Graber Ruth Hazleton 🍉 @annekearymonas1 @LomaxHelen Thomas E. Lundtofte | @[email protected] The National Videogame Museum @alisonstenning Tatyana Tsyrlina-Spady Young V&A and members of the Play Observatory team. Don’t miss it! eventbrite.co.uk/e/pandemic-pla…

We are looking forward to Kelsey Graber from PEDAL Cam sharing her work on ‘Children’s Perceptions and Experiences of Playing during COVID-19’. 21st January, 10.00 GMT. #PandemicPlay22 eventbrite.co.uk/e/pandemic-pla…

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Good morning! We are in today’s Observer in the UK with an article about the project and our forthcoming exhibition with Young V&A V&A theguardian.com/world/2022/mar…

My daughter had open heart surgery last year. Here are the 5 things that mattered most to her whilst we were in hospital. Read & learn from a 5yr old. A 🧵 /1

PEDAL Cam goes to EECERA! Kelsey Graber Elizabeth Byrne Dina Fajardo-Tovar domnick okullo (Sara Baker - photoshop yourself in and retweet 😂) #EECERA2022

💥Excited to be attending the PEDAL Cam conference on Thursday 8th. I’m thrilled to be able to speak about the work of Starlight and in such wonderful company Dr Kate Cowan Dr Yinka Olusoga Kelsey Graber Professor Helen Dodd 💥🌟

Join us on the 23rd March for our “Just play? A symposium on play in children’s healthcare” event in partnership with PEDAL. Hear from expert speakers across the sector discussing research, policy, workforce development and more! 👉 Book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/just-play-a-…

🧸 We've just announced new speakers for our 'Just' Play? symposium with Starlight! ⭐️ Secure your space now at the link below. Society of Health Play Specialists Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health Louis Dundas Centre RCPCH playincluded @playengland Children's Commissioner for England

📣 Our #ZtoAofPlay series is back! 🧸 In this #PlayPiece Kelsey Graber highlights that play can happen anywhere, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

"Play remained one of the most persistent features of children's lives - it was one way children could still be children amid all this adversity." Kelsey Graber reflects in a new journal article exploring #play during #COVID19 lockdowns. Read more here👇 pedalhub.net/news-events/ne…

Lovely new research from my colleague Kelsey Graber using playful research to research play. A qualitative study of children’s experiences of play and the pandemic👇

The pandemic led to many changes in children's everyday lives. Kelsey Graber Christine O'Farrelly & Paul Ramchandani shared their insights in the paper Children's perspectives on their play experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: A video-based interview study onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ch…

ICYMI Our PEDAL Hub contains 2 new papers published by academics in University of Copenhagen Research & PEDAL (@PaulRamchandani & @KelseyGraber) They look at how health professionals are taught about play & the value of play in clinical practice. Summaries & links 👇 buff.ly/3u5iyXp

Why is play so important for children in hospital? What are the opportunities for play at Cambridge Children's Hospital? That was the focus of a fascinating PEDAL Cam discussion today. Play is a key part of our holistic approach to care. Read more on our website > tinyurl.com/mryb9wsk

PEDAL researcher Kelsey Graber published a new paper investigating what play in hospitals is like from the perspectives and experiences of young children. A summary of her research and a link to the full paper can be found on the PEDAL website: buff.ly/3zzeRMj