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Hywel Dda Health Charities Supports Mental Health Services

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Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda Health Board, has provided critical support to the Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams (OACMHTs) and Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Wards by funding essential play resources, including board games and paint packs. The donations have enabled the purchase of seven "All About Us" board games and seven "Aqua Paint Packs" designed to facilitate life story telling, mindfulness, and creative expression among individuals living with dementia. Occupational Therapist Lara Schmidt and Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities Nicola Llewelyn highlight the significance of these resources in strengthening identity, independence, and sense of purpose among service users, while also enabling healthcare professionals to build a therapeutic relationship and understand personal histories.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hywel Dda Health Charities has funded seven "All About Us" board games and seven "Aqua Paint Packs" for the Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams (OACMHTs) and Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Wards.
  • The "All About Us" board game is designed to utilize life story telling and mindfulness among individuals living with dementia, offering opportunities for one-to-one assessments and group therapy sessions.
  • The "Aqua Paint Packs" feature illustrations specifically designed for the older adult population, promoting reminiscence and conversation, and allowing individuals to experience joy and a sense of accomplishment.
  • Occupational Therapist Lara Schmidt emphasizes the importance of these resources in strengthening identity, independence, and sense of purpose among service users.
  • The resources also enable healthcare professionals to build a therapeutic relationship and understand personal histories of service users.
  • Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities Nicola Llewelyn expresses gratitude for community support, highlighting the charity's commitment to providing services over and above those offered by the NHS in the three counties of Hywel Dda.

Statistics:

  • 7 "All About Us" board games donated to the OACMHTs and Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Wards.
  • 7 "Aqua Paint Packs" donated to the OACMHTs and Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Wards.
  • The "All About Us" board game has been designed to utilize life story telling and mindfulness among 7 individuals with dementia.
  • The "Aqua Paint Packs" have been designed to facilitate reminiscence and conversation, exercising imagination and promoting joy and a sense of accomplishment among older adults.

Sources:

  • "Hywel Dda Health Charities supports mental health services" on Tenby Today (no date provided)
  • "Play resources funded for Glangwili children's ward" on Tenby Today (no date provided)
  • "Glangwili Hospital staff room gets major upgrade with donations" on Tenby Today (no date provided)
  • "Have Your Say: Health and Social Care in Wales" on Tenby Today (no date provided)

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