New TVs will keep patients distracted from their condition

Pictured above: Staff from Teifi Ward with one of the TVs.

Thanks to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to purchase four new TVs for Teifi Ward at Glangwili Hospital.

Nia Jones, Senior Ward Sister, said: "We are very grateful that charitable funds has enabled us to purchase four new TVs for Teifi Ward.

“These TVs will improve the patient care and experience within Teifi Ward. Many of our patients are bedbound and some have spinal conditions, therefore they do not use the day room or participate in activities taking place in the day room.

“Watching television is common practice in most households, therefore, providing this facility normalises the patients stay on Teifi Ward. Watching television can help patients redirect their concentration from their condition and pain to the programme they are watching.

“Having a television in the ward bays encourages socialising, provides entertainment, prevents the feeling of isolation and increases discussion between patients which can only aid patient recovery and improve their stay on Teifi.”

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.”