NHS charity supports colorectal cancer patients

Pictured above: Colorectal patients during a wellbeing session.

The Colorectal Service at Hywel Dda University Health Board has been able to provide wellbeing sessions and a wreath making workshop for patients thanks to Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Generous donations to the NHS charity enabled patients to meet in the Morlan Centre in Aberystwyth.

Patients also took part in a Christmas wreath-making session in Newmans Garden Centre in Aberystwyth thanks to the funding.

Siobhan Thomas, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, said: “We’re so grateful that charitable funds have enabled us to organise the wellbeing sessions, support groups and wreath making for our patients and their families.

“Providing support groups for patients and families who have been affected and continue to be affected by colorectal cancer provides an opportunity for patients to voice any concerns with their key worker and support each other, as well as raising their spirits taking part in different wholesome activities.”

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.”