THANKS to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities – the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board – has purchased ten therapy chairs worth over £45,000 for Unscheduled Care services in Glangwili Hospital.
The therapy chairs have been purchased for the Medical Assessment Unit and Clinical Decisions Unit.
The chairs have been carefully selected following patient feedback and offer additional features for comfort. These include a fixed head pillow, cushioning to prevent pressure damage for the sitter, an integrated intravenous pole for those who have a drip, a manual footrest, adjustable arm rests and an illuminated remote control.
Senior Sister Carys Davies said: “We are so grateful that generous donations from our local communities have enabled us to purchase the new therapy chairs.
“Patients can be sat in the chairs for many hours. It is therefore important that their wellbeing is maintained by having comfortable chairs with a recline function so that they can have a rest if needed. This is especially important as the Medical Assessment Unit provides a 24-hour service.
“The new chairs will lead to a more comfortable and enhanced patient experience and we hope they will benefit patients for many years to come.”
Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, 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 details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to the Hywel Dda Charities website.
