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flag A UK mother and her leukemia-surviving son urge government to expand therapeutic play in hospitals after limited access during 280 visits.

flag Nine-year-old leukemia survivor Hari Owen and his mother Sarah urged the UK government to integrate therapeutic play into pediatric healthcare, sharing their experience of limited access during Hari’s 280 hospital visits over two-and-a-half years, with only 17 play sessions. flag Sarah, a Starlight policy officer, highlighted play’s critical role in easing trauma and anxiety, calling current access a “postcode lottery.” Their story prompted East London MP Calvin Bailey to lead a parliamentary debate advocating for systemic change, citing benefits for children’s mental health and NHS efficiency. flag Starlight’s Play Well toolkit, developed with NHS England, aims to standardize services, now seeking government funding and rollout. flag Over 20 MPs supported the call, and government representative Ashley Dalton pledged collaboration to advance children’s healthcare in 2026.

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