Llanelli Chemotherapy Unit receives new treatment chair thanks to charitable funds

Pictured: Staff with the new treatment chair at the unit.

Thanks to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to purchase a new treatment chair worth over £4,000 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.

Treatment chairs are used to deliver chemotherapy. They are height adjustable, have added head support, a wide arm rest for ease of cannulation and other procedures, and a footrest to ensure patient comfort.

Marie Williams, Senior Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Sister, said: "We are very grateful that charitable funds have enabled us to purchase a new therapy chair for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.

“The chairs have received positive feedback from both patients and staff, particularly due to their comfort during extended periods of sitting.”

“The chair will help with increased activity on the unit and ensure patient flow is maintained.”

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.”