Dear Ruth
I think the plans and aims of Slikysteps is wonderful, and I am so very pleased that you were already aware of therapeutic play in hospitals, years before I posted on your site. Sadly many people, even those who work in child related professions are not aware of this type of work at all.
For you, and
any members of Silkysteps I can help people get intouch with play specialists and hospital play networks around the country, as I am currently the National Association of Hospital Play Staff (NAHPS) Branch Liaison Officer.
Part of this role is that I try to assist play staff around the country to keep up-to-date with hospital play developments, and help link play staff and those interested in the profession, to get together with other people in the sames areas of the country, to share information and gain support from each other.
So if there is anyone on Silkysteps that is interest in this profession I am more than happy to help in any way I can.
hattyhar