GENEROUS members of the public have helped to improve working conditions for staff at a Carmarthenshire hospital.

Donations given to Hywel Dda Health Charities – the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board – have been used to refurbish and improve the staff room at Glangwili Hospital’s Gwenllian Ward.

The ward provides care for stroke survivors from across the health board during their recovery and the £4,000 donations has allowed the staff room to have new seating, a dining table, coffee table, lockers and a wall mural.

Sion Davies, senior nurse manager, said: “We are very grateful that charitable funds have enabled us to refurbish the staff room in Gwenllian Ward. It’s really going to improve the working environment for staff working on the ward.

“Staff rooms give staff an area to relax and temporarily disengage from their working day. It only takes a brief respite in a work-free zone for people to relax and recharge. The team has purchased green furniture and natural art to encourage peace and tranquillity, it’s really going to improve our staff morale and wellbeing.”

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.”

For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk