The Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital has received a generous donation of £7,899 from NFU Carmarthenshire Central, chosen for their care of an agent's friend.

Carmarthenshire NFU Central offices nominated the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen to receive the donation from the NFU Mutual Agency Giving Fund.

Laura Tucker, Agency Manager, said: “We're the local agency of NFU Mutual insurance company. NFU Mutual allocates a pot of money every year and each agency can choose a charity to donate a portion to. We chose the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital as they recently cared for the best friend of one of our agents.”

Jessica Michael, Senior Sister, said: “On behalf of the staff and patients at the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital, I would like to thank NFU Carmarthenshire Central for supporting the unit, resulting in a very generous donation.

“We are always looking at ways to improve the environment and way we care for patients within the Chemotherapy Day Unit. Please be assured that this money will go towards this improvement. Diolch yn fawr!”

Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “Thank you to NFU Carmarthen for nominating the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital to receive the donation.

“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.”

Hywel Dda Health Charities aims to make a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.

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