Emma Eardley

Deputy Manager/Snr Play Specialist for Play and Youth Services @ BWC all views are my own.

[BWC NHS Trust @BWC_NHS]

Measles spreads very easily and 1 in 15 children can develop serious complications, such as meningitis and blindness.

For protection against measles, contact your GP practice to get your MMR immunisations, including pork-free Priorix. Learn more: https://t.co/N70qXNwPvH

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

The process of learning:
1⃣Challenging experiences
2⃣Opportunities to practice
3⃣Creative conversations
4⃣Time for reflection

Ideas via Charles Jennings
#Sketchnote via @tnvora

[early play @earlyplay]

Children need lots of opportunities to play outside in all kinds of weather and playing in various weather conditions, such as rain or snow, offers unique learning opportunities.

[NHS Leadership Academy 💙 @NHSLeadership]

Are you a compassionate and inclusive leader or manager?

#OurLeadershipWay sets out best practice for our #NHSLeaders - Click here to find out more: https://t.co/srkRlc1dtK

[Starlight @starlight_uk]

🎟️ You're invited to the Starlight Health Play Webinar on ‘Play and Palliative Care’!

🕒 Wednesday 17th Jan, 12:30 - 13:30

The webinar will provide an analysis of this type of care + the crucial role that play teams play in it.

👉🏽 Secure your place: https://t.co/EnH9Ohzi0R

[Emma Eardley @earem2]

@Paul_Whitt1 Fantastic news, take care

[SimplyFun @SimplyFun]

"Play is the foundation of learning, creativity, self-expression, and constructive problem-solving. It’s how children wrestle with life to make it meaningful."

-Susan Linn
Contemporary American psychiatrist

[Ludicology @ludicology]

Prioritising play is just one action we can take to improve children’s right to play but one action that would have significant benefits for children and communities alike.
Full article on our Linked in page:
#WorldChildrensDay

https://t.co/fzDXYbbBIe

[Aishah @ItsAishahF]

🌟Today marks #WorldChildrensDay🌟

Article 12, UNCRC states that ‘Children & young people have the right to be heard, the right to express their feelings and for their views to be taken seriously’

Let’s amplify, empower and encourage CYP to have a voice in everything we do✨

[Ludicology @ludicology]

It’s World Children’s Day, a day to consider children’s lives, rights and what more we can all do to ensure children around the world can enjoy their lives and their rights.

#WorldChildrensDay
#EveryRightForEveryChild

[Ludicology @ludicology]

What an opportunity hats off to those folk who worked hard to bring this about. #PlaySufficiency #SpatialJustice

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

New Ways November - Day 16: Look at life through someone else’s eyes and see their perspective https://t.co/VeJd1azPJQ #NewWaysNovember

[Emma Eardley @earem2]

@ClaireDepDDQN @daljitathwal @dianeeltringham @mwrachelcarter @HeatherPetts @loudavidson1980 @ph_wilson1 Oh dear....

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

Could you support our arts programme? From transforming blank walls into beautiful murals, to bringing in musical performers to entertain our kids, arts and creative projects can make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our patients. Learn more: https://t.co/80DTPEKoNn

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Maybe you’ve been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved

Image: @soleoado

[Emma Eardley @earem2]

@AlliedNHSP @nahpsofficial @BWC_NHS @Bham_Childrens Friday a play specialist colleague participated in a Radiology-Paediatric Ultrasound Study Day. Having play specialists in Radiology supports patients, families & also staff. #playmatters #patientexperience #hps #access2play

[Platform to Play @platformtoplay]

Founder, Jess Amato was spotlighted for her expertise & approach to using inclusive play, sport, & recreation in Inclusive Leisure: A strength based approach! #Inclusion #PlayMatters #RecreationalTherapy #CommunityDevelopment

[Emma Eardley @earem2]

@DanaOli03761814 @Bham_Childrens @BWC_NHS @daljitathwal @RHCHubball @clareaky74 @ClaireDepDDQN @LEGOfoundation @LEGO_Group It's lovely- we need more...

[Emma Eardley @earem2]

@Bham_Childrens @BWC_NHS @DanaOli03761814 @daljitathwal @RHCHubball @clareaky74 @ClaireDepDDQN @LEGOfoundation @LEGO_Group Lego - Everyones Awesome sets would b lovely 2 c these around BWC. We have 1 in Play&Youth Service. Need an appropriate box 2 keep it in. Lego = Wellbeing

[Emma Eardley @earem2]

@NurseStandard We need to see Play Specialists, Youth Workers and anyone involved in play and recreation added to this....