Generous donations from Head and Neck Cancer patients to the NHS charity have enabled the Head and Neck Cancer Team to continue face-to-face support groups for their patients in a safe environment instead of virtually.

Patients have taken part in support groups at Bro Myrddin Bowls Club in Carmarthen and the National Botanic Garden of Wales.

Mikhaela Jones, Macmillan Head and Neck Cancer Support Worker, said: "We're so grateful that donations from our patients and their families have helped support the costs of our support groups.

“Our patients have said that the support groups have hugely boosted their emotional and mental wellbeing. The feedback from group members about our face-to-face meetings is overwhelmingly positive and identifies these groups as a pivotal part of their post-cancer treatment recovery process.

“Donations to the Head and Neck Cancer Service enable the continued provision of support to head and neck cancer patients. It allows us to assist them and their families pre- and post-treatment, during their long-term recovery/rehabilitation and provide support to our palliative patients.”

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 www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk