Play resources funded for Glangwili children's ward

Pictured above: Staff from Cilgerran Ward with the play resources.

Thanks to the generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund play resources worth over £1,000 for Cilgerran Ward at Glangwili Hospital.

The NHS charity has funded items such as Play-Doh, paint, foil art, animal masks and crayons.

Karen Thomas, Head of Therapeutic Play, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations from our local communities to Hywel Dda Health Charities. Once again, they have provided Cilgerran Ward with invaluable assets.

“The new play resources will help the therapeutic play team to work more effectively and focus their time on the children and young people (CYPs) in our care. Being able to play while in hospital means that the CYPs can continue an aspect of their normal life.

“Play is familiar and reassuring, it’s how CYPs make sense of the world around them, it helps them to learn and develop and feel less anxious about their hospital visit.”

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.”

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