Charity funds Hospital gardening items for Older Adult Mental Health ward

Thanks to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund gardening items for St Non Ward, the Older Adult Mental Health Ward at Withybush Hospital.

The NHS charity funds paid for raised garden beds, a bird bath, a greenhouse, plant pots, wind spinners and a watering can.

Lara Schmidt, Occupational Therapist, said: "We are very grateful that charitable funds have enabled us to purchase these items for St Non Ward.

“The gardening equipment will enable our Occupational Therapy team, who have a gardening group at St Non Ward, to provide a positive patient experience.

“The gardening sessions will provide movement, sensory, emotional, cognitive and social benefits to the older adults on ward.”

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