Hi, I’m Lisa, Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner working in the child cluster. I started with the team in September 2022 but have worked for the trust for over 20 years to support children and families with their health needs.
My role within the team is to help children and families as they adjust to diagnosis and treatment plans; using play and activities to help children to understand more about their diagnosis and preparation for procedures or treatments. I offer a safe space for them to explore their thoughts and feelings, supporting them to validate, problem solve and reframe some of their worries.
I am also involved with the paediatric feeding advice team, we support around fussy eating, PICA, ARFID and other sensory issues around feeding.
I find my role very rewarding and I am learning new things every day!
It’s a great team to work in, with lots of ideas, skills and expertise being shared.