NHS charity funds outdoor furniture for Child Health Department staff

Pictured above: left: Bronglais, right: Withybush.

Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to purchase outdoor furniture for staff at the Child Health Departments at Withybush and Bronglais Hospitals.

The NHS charity has funded a bench and a picnic bench for both hospitals.

Donna Osbourne, Service Support Manager, said: “We are very grateful that charitable funds have enabled us to purchase the outdoor furniture for our staff in Withybush and Bronglais Hospitals.

“This new furniture will encourage staff to take breaks and sit outside, taking in the fresh air and getting them away from their desks and screens.

“It will also create a better working environment for our staff as they can eat together and socialise which will really help improve the wellbeing within the teams.

“Being able to take breaks outside will really help reduce stress and anxiety levels. Being in nature, even for a short period, can reduce stress levels and improve overall mood. This will in turn benefit our patients greatly as staff will feel re-energised which will foster positive communications between staff and 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.”