Clwyd West MS Darren Millar has praised staff and volunteers who improve the care and comfort of patients, visitors and staff at Abergele Hospital for their dedicated service.
Darren visited Abergele Hospital last week where he met with staff and called at hospital’s 'Manchester Lounge' to greet volunteers from the Abergele Hospital League of Friends.
The Abergele Hospital League of Friends are a group of ordinary people from many walks of life who volunteer their time and energy to provide help and fund raise. They also operate the ‘Manchester Lounge’ a cafe serving light refreshments, which is open from Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm.
Their Executive Committee meets each month to consider the needs of patients and the hospital and donates money to help purchase equipment.
Speaking following his visit, Darren said:
“It is always a pleasure to visit Abergele Hospital and meet with the dedicated staff who go above and beyond to ensure that the patient experience is a good one.
“During my visit, I also met with the League of Friends who do tremendous work. As well as providing everyday services at the hospital for patients and visitors, they also hold a number of fundraising events throughout the year.
“They have been operating in the hospital since their inaugural meeting back in November 1962, when Mrs M. Ault of Belgrano, was in the Chair.
“The League provided a tea trolley service on visiting days and their first coffee morning was held in Church House in 1963 and raised £31. 5s 6d.
“It was Mrs Ault who suggested gifts for patients at Christmas. Slowly but surely the League increased their activities to raise money for the hospital. The first in a long tradition of Garden Parties was held in 1964.
“Today they are as active as ever and I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with the group to thank them personally for all that they are doing at the hospital.”
Darren added:
“Abergele Hospital provides an array of health services for the local community and has a committed team of staff who work under pressured conditions due to record-long waiting times, and I commend each one of them.
“Last year 85% of the estate at Abergele Hospital was deemed operationally unsafe and I called on the Welsh Government to ensure the hospital receives the funding it needs to ensure its future. I will continue pushing for this investment.”
Services at Abergele Hospital include the Stanley Eye Unit, the North Wales Adolescent Service, and Orthopaedics (planned surgery and post-operative rehabilitation service). It also hosts corporate functions, such as Workforce & Organisational Development, Staff Training, Finance and Informatics.
