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How to safely support and promote play within health care settings

Published: 08/11/2022
Last updated: 08/11/2022
Publication code: 009 925
This publication provides guidance to staff working across the health and care setting on the use of play materials and equipment to facilitate play. The importance of play cannot be underestimated and consideration of infection prevention and control elements is central to supporting its continuity for children and young people receiving care

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