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Newlife offers the free loan of specialist toys to families who have disabled and terminally ill children.<\/p>\n
The Play Therapy Pods are a box of sensory toys, that can be delivered direct to the family\u2019s door. We don\u2019t means test, so specialist play pods are always provided on the basis of need.<\/p>\n
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Children learn about the world around them through play, and families can often learn a lot about their child\u2019s needs through use of specialist toys. They can also encourage learning, improve relaxation, give enjoyment and distract from pain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 87%<\/strong>\u00a0of families report the specialist toys improved relationships. There are different categories of play pods to choose from, depending on the child’s age, physical and learning abilities, and medical needs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”What\u2019s in the Sensory Pod? 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