At your fracture clinic appointment, you can avail of the services of the Play Specialists.
The Play Specialist role in the fracture clinic is to provide a child friendly and fun environment in all areas of the clinic including wall displays, games, crafts and toys for all age groups and abilities. This service lets your child have fun and helps them relax during their appointment.
If you want to know anything about your hospital visit we can talk you through what is likely to be happening and why. We have special books and visual aids to prepare you for any procedures that you might be worried about. This is to ensure everyone involved has a positive experience.
The Play Specialist is an advocate for your child and we work closely with parents and nursing staff. We realise that the fracture clinic can make children feel anxious and fearful, so we aim to relieve these anxieties no matter how big or small.
If you have to visit the fracture clinic treatment room you will find lot of toys, books, games and iPad/tablets that you can play with while they are having any procedure.