'Fantastic' Mold Community Hospital celebrates 40th birthday

Mold Community Hospital, opened its doors at its current site in 1984. Last week, the hospital marked the anniversary with a party for staff and patients. 

Matron, Caren Broster, said: "Mold Community Hospital provides a very valuable service to the community, and over the last 40 years it has grown and grown with the services it provides. 

"We have a fantastic work force of nursing staff who are supported by our therapy colleagues who work to ensure our inpatients get the best possible care. We support relatives as well, through both difficult and happy times. 

"Our minor injuries unit is a huge asset to the area. It's an amazing help to the district hospitals. It allows patients who don't need acute intervention to be treated away from our main district hospitals."

(Image: Haydn Davies)

The hospital, which contains two 20-bed wards, was officially first opened by HRH Princess Anne. 

The matron paid tribute to the hospital's dedicated supporters - especially the Mold Community Hospital League of Friends charity. 

"They raised over £100,000 to fund our X-ray scanner and so many other pieces of equipment, as well as our lovely garden," Caren said. "What they do to make things better for the patients is unreal."

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Among those in attendance at the event was Mold mayor, Councillor Brian Lloyd.

He said: "If it wasn't for the likes of Mold Community Hospital, what would Wrexham Maelor be like? I'm very proud to be here as mayor, and I'm proud of what everyone has done to make this the fantastic community asset that it is. Today is a celebration of them."

Diane Sweeney with Sandra Porter and Pauline Jones, of the Mold Knit and Natter group who designed a celebatory postbox topper. (Image: Haydn Davies)

Diane Sweeney, who works at the hospital as a dementia activity support worker, said: "I feel very lucky and privileged to get to know the person behind the patient as nobody asks to be in hospital.

"My daily aim is to deliver activities and give time to all, providing stimulation, opportunities to help individuals with their social, emotional, physical needs. This enhances their skills and empowering their quality of life. I'm a friendly face to support, listen, ensuring everyone feels safe and happy. 

"My activities include sing a long time, quiz, memory games, armchair exercises, reminisce work. I feel proud and honoured to be a part of this amazing hospital."