Toy Boxes at The Alex

Toy Boxes at The Alex

Play is an important developmental tool for children, helping them to understand the world around them and explore their feelings and emotions, all key to enhancing wellbeing.

It’s also has an important part to play for children in hospital settings. Toys can provide:

  • Distraction from scary procedures and long hospital stays.
  • Moments of connection with family and staff, aiding better engagement with treatments.
  • Ways for children to have some control over what is going on for them at difficult and sometimes scary times.

This is why we are raising funds to buy toy boxes for all the different wards at the Royal Alex, so that every single child has access to toys when they come to the hospital. Whether that’s a one off visit to the A&E or a longer stay for more complex treatment.

“The toys that Rockinghorse provide are absolutely vital in the work we do. Having the right toy, book or activity, for the right child, really does make a difference to their treatment.”
Amy, Senior Play Team Specialist

Thanks to the Advanta Foundation, the Arnold Clark Foundation and our supporters for funding the first year of this project.

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