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Children with brain injury are more vulnerable to infections. In the wake of Covid-19, with shielding & social distancing & after months in hospital, these children need laughter & fun. Our play team & music therapists have adapted to continue to give this vital support whilst keeping children safe.
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Situation
Children with brain injury have had their lives turned upside down. Many are far from home & now with Covid-19 some are without their families, confined to a bedroom, frightened by PPE, without outings to look forward to. These children are learning to live with their “new” selves & coping with rehabilitation, pain, fatigue & anxiety. They will need protection long after Covid-19 guidance changes but they also have a right to be children: to play, explore & have fun. Please help us to help them
Solution
Our play & music teams quickly adapted, keeping children safe & reassured at a frightening time whilst delivering rehabilitation: from teddies in face masks, to sensory stories with rice on hands to explain germs & singing whilst washing hands. New tablets with assistive technology are vital: from socially distanced bingo, virtual yoga, learning to make their own play lists & keeping in touch with family. Play & music are giving the children lots of much needed fun & laughter despite Covid-19.
