Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has funded furniture worth over £6,000 for the staff and day rooms in Merlin Ward at Glangwili Hospital.

Merlin Ward is a surgical ward specialising in covers Ear, Nose and Throat.

The NHS charity has funded a variety of furniture such as seating.

“This furniture in the day room will be of great benefit to our patients. It will provide a relaxed and comfortable environment away from the clinical setting to support patient and relative wellbeing and enhance patient experience. It will create a calming and comfortable area for patients waiting for their surgical session.

“The refurbished staff room will give staff an area to relax and temporarily disengage from their working day. It takes only a brief respite in a work-free zone for people to relax and recharge which is great in improving staff morale and well-being, secondary to greater patient experience and care.”

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.”

Your donations are making a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff.

For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk