‘Play in hospital is important, as it helps to normalise the environment and speed up recovery. Therapeutic play prepares children for treatments, reducing anxieties and fear of the unknown; enabling children to communicate their emotions, make decisions regarding their care plan and develop coping strategies for medical interventions.’ Jenni is part of the amazing play specialist team at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust who help to make hospitals less daunting for children. For th