Hywel Dda Health Charities on £5,000 donation by Welsh Guards to Prince Philip Hospital

The Welsh Guards Rugby Reunion Club has made a fantastic donation of £5,000 to Prince Philip Hospital for improvements to garden areas, which will benefit the wellbeing of patients and staff.

The donation will help with two garden projects currently being developed – the Stroke Rehabilitation Garden for Ward 9 and a Reflection Garden for Ward 1.

Sally Lloyd, Lead Occupational Therapist, said: “This kind donation for our gardens will have a big impact on the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.

“Thanks to the improvements to the Stroke Rehabilitation Garden for Ward 9, patients will be able to participate in gardening activities or just be in a quiet outdoor space which can be a break from the hospital environment and routine. Taking care of a plant can be close to having more control of their life and healing. Focusing on nature allows a more positive outlook.

The Reflection Garden for Ward 1 will enable patients to have a peaceful, therapeutic outdoor area

and it will also be a bonus for staff, who have experienced a very difficult 18 months, to have some time out and remember all those we have passed through our doors.”

Lieutenant Colonel Alun Bowen, Chairman of the Welsh Guards Rugby Reunion Club, said: “The Welsh Guards have an historical connection with Llanelli, with many local men serving in the regiment since our formation in 1915. Since 2003, the Welsh Guards Rugby Reunion Club has held its biennial dinner at the Stradey Park hotel.

“We are delighted to support the NHS during these unprecedented times and offer our profound thanks to all Llanelli NHS staff, who have cared for some of our members recently.”

For more details on how you can help support local NHS patients and staff in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk