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South Wales Guardian
13-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
New play materials for Glangwili Hospital's Cilgerran Ward
More than £1,000 worth of play materials have been funded for the Cilgerran Ward at Glangwili Hospital, thanks to donations to Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The funding has provided items including Play-Doh, paint, foil art, animal masks, and crayons. Karen Thomas, head of therapeutic play, said: "We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations from our local communities to Hywel Dda Health Charities. "Once again, they have provided Cilgerran Ward with invaluable assets. "The new play resources will help the therapeutic play team to work more effectively and focus their time on the children and young people (CYPs) in our care. "Being able to play while in hospital means that the CYPs can continue an aspect of their normal life. "Play is familiar and reassuring, it's how CYPs make sense of the world around them, it helps them to learn and develop and feel less anxious about their hospital visit." Nicola Llewelyn, head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: "The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive." For more information about the charity and ways to support NHS patients and staff, visit the charity's website.
South Wales Guardian
09-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
A&B Plant & Tool Hire remembering champion Alun Thomas
Llanwrda-based A&B Plant & Tool Hire will host a charity raffle at the Royal Welsh Show in tribute to Alun Rees Thomas, known as 'Alun A&B,' who died in September 2024 after a battle with cancer. The raffle will raise funds for the Hywel Dda University Health Board Palliative Care service, which supported Mr Thomas during his final months. Beryl Thomas, Mr Thomas' wife, said: "This year, our family and the A&B team wanted to honour Alun's legacy by raising funds for the Hywel Dda Palliative Care team, whose compassionate care supported Alun and us during his final months. "We're aiming to raise £5,000 in Alun's memory. "He was passionate about giving back, and we're proud to continue that tradition in his name." The Hywel Dda Palliative Care Raffle 2025 will be drawn at the A&B Plant & Tool Hire stand at the Royal Welsh Show on Thursday, July 24. Visitors to the stand can enter the raffle, take part in games, and learn more about the company's services and community work. Raffle prizes include a Husqvarna Aspire Garden Bundle (automower, strimmer, and hedge cutter), a Kranzle 2160 TST pressure washer, and a Husqvarna protective clothing bundle. All funds raised will go to Hywel Dda Health Charities to support palliative care services across the region. Katie Hancock, fundraising officer at Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: "We want to say a huge thank you to A&B Plant & Tool Hire for so kindly supporting the palliative care team in Alun's memory." Raffle tickets can be purchased by calling 01558 650536 or by visiting the company's stand (439D) at the Royal Welsh Show, which runs from Monday, July 21 to Thursday, July 24.
South Wales Guardian
06-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Lampeter fashion show raises £1,000 for Glangwili Hospital
The event, organised by staff at Bro Teifi Nursery, raised £1,045 for the Cilgerran Ward at Glangwili Hospital. The show was held at The Porth Hotel and featured clothing from Lampeter-based boutique Lan Lloft a Duet. Hannah Thomas, a staff member from the nursery, said: "At the nursery, we look after young children, and we decided to raise funds for Cilgerran Ward at Glangwili Hospital as one never knows when you may need to use the local children's ward. "A week after the fashion show, my six-year-old broke his arm and needed an operation and he spent a night on Cilgerran. "I was so grateful for the wonderful care and support they provided us as a family, which gave me reassurance during his treatment and stay on the ward. "Thank you to the local community who purchased tickets and supported the evening. "Also, to local businesses who donated raffle prizes and The Porth Hotel for the use of the room and nibbles on the night." Nicola Llewelyn, head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: "The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are very grateful for every donation we receive." The charity supports NHS services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. More information can be found on the Hywel Dda Health Charities.
South Wales Guardian
10-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
New teaching arm at Glangwili Hospital's eye department
A teaching arm, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, has been installed at Glangwili Hospital's ophthalmology department to support training in laser eye procedures. The device, valued at more than £5,900, allows medical professionals to safely practise and develop their skills in delivering treatments such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for glaucoma patients. Marta Barreiro Martins, senior nurse manager, said: "We are incredibly grateful that Hywel Dda Health Charities has funded this training arm for our department. "Having a laser unit set up for training will ensure other doctors can be trained and that more laser sessions can be set up in order to be able to treat more patients and reduce their waiting time for treatment." The teaching arm was funded through public donations. Nicola Llewelyn, head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: "We are deeply grateful for every donation we receive. "Your support helps us provide additional items and services beyond what the NHS can normally offer in the three counties of Hywel Dda." More information about the charity and its work is available at the Hywel Dda Health Charities website.
Western Telegraph
06-06-2025
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire artist transforms garden at hospital
Lloyd the Graffiti Artist created the artwork for St Caradog Ward at Withybush Hospital, funded by donations to Hywel Dda Health Charities. The Pembrokeshire artist, who has been painting since 1998, is renowned for his work capturing the county's history and natural beauty. He creates unique paintings using spray paints and has collaborated with schools and youth organisations across Pembrokeshire. Aileen Jakeman, occupational therapy technician, said: "We are very grateful that charitable funds have enabled us to fund Lloyd to create the fantastic artwork. "The murals have completely transformed our garden. "Colour can have such a powerful impact on our moods, feelings and behaviours, social studies have shown that colours created in the right environment can have a positive impact on health and mental well-being. "The artwork can now benefit our service in many ways: distraction when a patient is overwhelmed by anxiety, a talking point when dealing with emotions and depression, and a peaceful environment for group work and socialising." Nicola Llewelyn, head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said that the support of the community helps the charity to provide services above and beyond the usual NHS provision across west Wales.
