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A Thank You Message from Teifi Ward

The message below has been received from the staff on Teifi Ward in Glangwili Hospital regarding the League of Friends contribution of £11,407 that has been used to purchase a Bladder Scanner: On behalf of Teifi Ward I would like to thank The League Of Friends for purchasing the latest Bladder Scanner i10 for Teifi …

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A Message from Glangwili Hospital Resuscitation Department

The Resuscitation department at Glangwili Hospital has sent us this message regarding a contribution of £10,850 by the League of Friends that has been used to purchase resuscitation equipment: We would like to thank the League of Friends for its kind contribution to the purchase of the valuable resuscitation equipment. The equipment is in constant …

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New benches in the League of Friends Garden

Three new garden benches purchased by the League of Friends for use in their garden at Glangwili, where patients, visitors and staff can enjoy brief periods of relaxation.

Donation in memory of the late Kathie Dubben

It was overwhelming to be informed that the late Kathie Dubben had arranged that donations in her memory are to be offered to Chaplaincy with the specific wish that the monies were to be used for the ‘Loved and Lost Baby Service’. Kathie was supportive as a parent who had lost a beloved daughter whom …

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Rhodd o £401-25 tuag at Adran Wroleg Ysbyty Glangwili wrth Undeb Canu Cynulleidfaol Annibynwyr Gorllewin Myrddin.

Delyth Evans, Trysorydd, yn derbyn rhodd o £401-25 tuag at Adran Wroleg Ysbyty Glangwili wrth Undeb Canu Cynulleidfaol Annibynwyr Gorllewin Myrddin. Codwyd yr arian drwy gynnal Gymanfa yn Hydref 2023 yng Nghapel Bryn Iwan am y tro cyntaf. Undeb Cynulleidfaol Annibynwyr Gorllewin Myrddin donates £401 for the Urology Department at Glangwili Hospital. The money was …

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A Celebration of 75 Years of the Work of the League of Friends

To celebrate 75 years of its work supporting West Wales General Hospital, Glangwili, through use of funds donated by the public, the members of the League hosted a Celebration Tea at the cafe in the grounds of Bishop’s Park, Abergwili. The event was very well supported and the Guest of Honour was Sara Edwards, Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed, who helped …

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The donation of £1000 raised by 9 year old Iestyn Davies

When 9 year old Iestyn Davies of Roch, Haverfordwest was admitted to Cilgerran Children’s Ward, Glangwili Hospital in 2021 suffering from appendicitis he was obviously worried but he says he received excellent care and on his return told his mum Nerys, that he wanted to raise money for the ward to show his appreciation.  His …

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The work of the League of Friends of Glangwili Hospital

Over the last 50 years the League of Friends has supported the work of Glangwili Hospital through donating items that hospital staff tell us are needed to improve the care of patients. We do this through the generous donations of members of the public, including bereaved families, who have chosen us to receive money in …

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LIST OF PURCHASES OVER £1000 APPROVED BY THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS GLANGWILI HOSPITAL

1971 £6,425 Schoolroom, Cilgerran Ward 1974 £60,000 Hydrotherapy Pool £15,000 Recreation Bungalow at Llys Myddfai 1986 £15,000 Equipment for Coloscopy Dept 1987 £10,740 Equipment for Theatre £11,500 Equipment for Hip Replacement Surgery 1988 £6,500 Relatives Accommodation for SCBU 1989 £35,130 Urodynamic Equipment 1990 £50,000 Measurement Equipment for Cardiology/Physiological   1991 £27,880 Laparoscopy Equipment £  8,560 …

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Bill & Meinir Hunter of the Boar’s Head Carmarthen handing a cheque of £2250  to Delyth Evans Treasurer and Lis Duffy Secretary.

The sum of money was raised in lieu of flowers at the funeral of their son Simon. He had been attending the Diabetic Centre at Glangwili Hospital and this money was allocated to that unit to fund future purchases as required.