Health Play Awards 2024: Runner up awards
Health Play Specialist of the Year - Runner up
Jess Renwick, Health Play Specialist - St Helier
"Her expertise as a play therapist is evident, and her impact on our family during this time has been immeasurable and highly appreciated.
Jessica’s flexibility and consistency in communication were exemplary. She was always available to answer [our] questions and alleviate any concerns we had. Her ability to adapt [to Olivia’s needs] made a significant difference in our experience."
- Diane, parent
Play Team of the Year - Runner up
St George’s hospital Play Service, St Georges University hospital
How does it feel to have won the runner up award?
"Wonderful, the play team at St Georges hospital are utterly delighted and unbelievably proud to have be given runner up this year. Thank you."
Protector of Play Award - Runner up
Claire Burrell, Health Play Assistant - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
"I am honoured to have won the runner up award for protector of play. I adore my job and get great satisfaction seeing children having fun, playing together in the playroom, being creative, giving a child the opportunity to understand, ask questions and make choices in their care plan."
Mentor of the Year 2024 - Runner up
Clair Gentry, Health Play Specialist - Southend University Hospital
“Clair has been a fantastic mentor during my first year of the Foundation Degree in Health Play Specialism at Nescot College. Her expertise has been invaluable, guiding me through my studies and sharing her knowledge and experience. Clair truly deserves this recognition for the time and dedication she gives to mentoring and supporting others. She is a true advocate for children and young people, giving them a voice and always have the patients’ best interests at heart.”
- Jennie Manley, Health Play Assistant
