Money raised for town’s Renal Unit

Montgomeryshire MP Glyn Davies joined the North Powys Kidney Patients Association (NPKPA) at Welshpool Hospital to present new equipment to the Renal Dialysis Unit.

NPKPA has donated £2,819 to the Unit, which has been used to buy a new ECG Machine and associated equipment.

NPKPA is a small committee which supports kidney patients across North Powys, improve the patient experience and help kidney patients and their families and carers to achieve a good quality of life.

Glyn, who is a Co-Treasurer of NPKPA, joined other committee members Steve Joyce (Vice Chair) a2nd Julie Turner (Co-Treasurer) at the Renal Dialysis Unit to handover the ECG Machine. 

“I have been involved with the NPKPA since its inception in 2009, and have seen the fantastic Renal Unit at Welshpool Hospital evolve,” said Gyn. “Alongside this, our committee has worked tirelessly to support patients in assisting their comfort and wellbeing, as well as funding the purchase of key items of equipment.

“The new ECG Machine will be a fantastic resource, and the Committee are very pleased to continue to be able to contribute to the Unit in this way.”

New members and donations are appreciated and those interested should contact Julie Turner on 01938 554037 for more details.

PICTURE (from left): Renal Unit Nurses Ceri Peate (CKD Specialist Nurse) and Pam Lightwood (Acting Sister) receiving the new ECG Machine from NPKPA Members Glyn Davies MP (Co-Treasurer), Julie Turner (Co-Treasurer) and Steve Joyce (Vice Chair).