News

Paul Sartori Hospice at Home supported by Caring Communities Innovation Grant

Published

4 years ago

June 30, 2020

Paul Sartori Hospice at Home were delighted to hear that a recent application to the Caring Communities Innovation
Grant was successful. The Grant, which is coordinated by PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services)
awarded £1,523.48 towards the charities ‘Equipping the Community to be Independent Phase 2’ project.

The Caring Communities Innovation Grant panel members were supportive of this particular ‘Phase’ of the project as
Paul Sartori Hospice at Home identified that the purchases would see positive outcomes for end of life patients,
families and carers. The Grant funded the purchase of reclining bath chairs, accessories and TENS machines.
PAVS administers the Caring Communities Innovation Grant from the Welsh Government’s Integrated Care Fund,
which offers grants for new and innovative projects in Pembrokeshire that will help older people, people with
learning disabilities and unpaid and young carers with their health and wellbeing.

Vanessa John, PAVS Third Sector Support Manager said “The panel were pleased to award funding to the Paul Sartori
Foundation to purchase this much needed equipment that will be used to improve the care and support provided for
patients.”

“We are delighted and very grateful to the Caring Communities Innovation Grant team for supporting this project
and the Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Equipment Loan Service. This grant has enabled the charity to purchase
specific items to support end of life patients, their families and carers in Pembrokeshire now, and in many years to
come,” said Pat Coombs, Clinical Coordinator and Equipment Facilitator at Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

The Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Equipment Loan Service rely on specific donations to fund the purchase of new
items of equipment. This grant is part of a diverse range of fundraising initiatives to fund this essential service
delivered in the county which supplements the statutory provision.

‘Equipping the Community to be Independent’ is part of a wider campaign to raise awareness and funds to purchase
a range of new items for patients with any life limiting illness. This equipment is especially for end of life patients
who wish to be cared for, and remain at home, surrounded by their family and friends. Paul Sartori Hospice at Home
launched a campaign at the beginning of June via Crowdfunder, in association with the CALOR Rural Community
Fund, to raise even more money for various items of new equipment. For more information, visit:
https://communityfund.calor.co.uk/psequipping-the-community-to-be-independent.

Paul Sartori Hospice at Home provides a wide range of other services to people living in the final stages of a life
limiting illness, including: home nursing care, 24-hour support, standby service, complementary therapy,
bereavement and counselling support, under 18s anticipatory and bereavement support, physiotherapy, advance
care planning and training. These services, provided by the Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Service, enable people in
the later stages of any life limiting illness to be cared for and to die at home with dignity, independence, pain free
and surrounded by those they hold most dear if that is their wish. Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year, thanks to the kind generosity of the Pembrokeshire Community. Further information on the charity and its
services can be obtained by visiting their website www.paulsartori.org, or by phoning 01437 763223.

Charity

Letterston dog show raises over £750 for local charities

Published

10 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ON SUNDAY (Dec 22), Letterston Ring Craft successfully raised £755.55 for two Pembrokeshire-based charities during a fun dog show event. The funds were equally split between South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue and Letterston Memorial Hall.

The event featured a variety of well-attended classes, including child handling and fancy dress, drawing participation from dog enthusiasts of all levels.

This fundraiser marked the first charitable event supporting South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue. Founded and managed by Lizzy Austwick, the rescue organisation aids unwanted, feral, and sick cats across Pembrokeshire and responds to urgent cases in Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. The rescue provides neutering support for stray and feral cats, directs owners to available resources, and specialises in helping stray cats with severe injuries, raising essential funds for their care.

For assistance, Lizzy can be contacted via the rescue’s Facebook page or at 07575 131443.

Letterston Ring Craft welcomes new members interested in training and showing their dogs, from local companion shows to prestigious events like Crufts. The club meets every other Sunday in Letterston, and further details can be found on their Facebook page.

Looking ahead, the next fun dog show is scheduled for early next year and will support Belle’s Story Charity. For more information or to get involved, contact Gentle Lowe at 07956 653401.

Charity

£3,800 donated to services across Withybush Hospital

Published

12 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE CAMROSE VINTAGE WORKING DAY team has donated £3,800 to services across Withybush Hospital.

Their 37^th annual event raised a record breaking £25,000, which has now been distributed among 26 local charities.

They donated the funds to the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit and Heads Up! Hair Loss Initiative at Withybush Hospital. Each service received £950.

The Heads Up! initiative provides a person-centred, holistic hair loss service for cancer patients. It brings together healthcare and haircare professionals from local communities to give patients the knowledge and products needed to manage their hair loss with dignity and choice.

Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer, said: “Thank you to Andrew, the team and the supporters of the Camrose Vintage Working Day for your generosity once again. Your donation to each service is amazing and will make a big difference. We are hugely grateful for your wonderful support.

“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.”

Pictured above: Andrew James, Chairman of Camrose Vintage Working Day with Withybush Hospital staff from the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit, Heads Up! Hair Loss initiative.

Community

Neyland Community Christmas Lunch a festive success

Published

12 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

NEYLAND TOWN COUNCIL rolled up their sleeves to support this year’s Community Christmas Lunch, spreading festive cheer and warm hospitality to attendees on Christmas Day at the Alumchine.

Councillors Steve Campodonic, David Devauden, Steve Thomas, and Brian Rothero began their efforts as early as 7:30am, working tirelessly to ensure the event ran smoothly.

The dedicated organisers, including Trish Campodonic, Pam, and Lloyd Hamilton, along with other volunteers, created a welcoming space filled with festive spirit and a delicious meal with all the trimmings.

The event brought together members of the community who might otherwise have spent the day alone, highlighting the warmth and generosity that Neyland is known for.

A heartfelt ‘Well done’ to everyone involved for making this Christmas lunch a resounding success and spreading joy to so many.