Children playing and being active as they grow up is important but the value of playing while in hospital goes beyond developmental growth. Andrea chats to Leah Kelly, volunteer with Children in Hospital Ireland Leah Kelly and Noeleen Toland whose daughter benefits from the organisation.

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