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Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

The Llanelli and District League of Hospital Friends

Llanelli, Wales

An image of the hospital name signage at the entrance of the hospital

The Llanelli and District League of Hospital Friends is a charitable organisation that purchases equipment and gifts for the Prince Philip Hospital and local clinics for the benefit of the patients. Founded in 1971, the charity relies on its dependable volunteers to raise funds for the hospital through donations, charity balls, and competing in sports events such as triathlons, aiming to make a sustainable long-term difference to patient care.

The funds are used to provide additional services, facilities and equipment for patients, visitors and staff, allowing the hospital to stretch patient care beyond NHS funding. For patients, staff and visitors at Prince Phillip, facilities and equipment have included care trolleys, televisions, Bariatric chairs, contributions towards green light laser for prostate ultrasound scanner, chair for patient movement in restricted places and pressure gel cushions.

The League of Friends has supported Prince Philip Hospital for over 50 years by providing funding for equipment that improves the services that the staff can give the patients to enhance their stay


1971

The Llanelli and District League of Hospital Friends was founded on November 4th 1971

2021

A photo of Attend Chief Executive David Wood, presenting long service certificates to volunteers

The Friends celebrate their 50 year anniversary with a presentation of Long Service Certificates, presented by Attend CEO, David Wood OBE.

2023

Beginning in 2023 and continuing in 2024, the Catering Team at Prince Philip Hospital started a series of fundraising events and challenges to raise funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit and Bryngofal Mental Health Unit in memory of a beloved colleague Karen Hartnell, who passed away in November 2022.

2024

Thanks to generous donations, a new vascular scanner worth £30,000 was purchased for Prince Philip Hospital on 9th April 2024. The scanner has been funded by £20,000 from Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, and £10,000 from the Llanelli and District League of Hospital Friends.

2025

The image shows the beautifully laid table, with bowls of strawberries, plates of sandwiches and scones

The Friends put on their famous strawberry tea to raise funds for the hospital.

Stories from The Llanelli & District League of Hospital Friends

98 year old Idwal reflects on how life's circumstances shaped his path, but expresses satisfaction and fulfilment in all he has done in life.

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Story: - Llanelli, Wales

I retired from teaching in 1998, and felt, well, that's something I think I might be able to get involved in, and contribute to.

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Story: Glenys Jones - Llanelli, South Wales

Ken's story is a life embedded in South Wales. It's about being totally immersed in the local community from a young age.

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Story: Ken Rees - Llanelli, South Wales