Tablets and headphones purchased thanks to chorale’s donation

The renal ward at the West Suffolk Hospital has been gifted a set of computer tablets thanks to a donation from the Stowmarket Chorale.

A total of six Samsung tablets along with headphones and their hygiene covers have gone to the F8 ward at the hospital in Bury St Edmunds, following the donation to the My WiSH charity.

The chorale wanted to help patients watch TV and, with the Trust now using a new entertainment service called WiFi Sparks, patients without a smart device cannot access it.

But the tablets mean they can now enjoy TV, radio and magazines while on the ward.

Sue Smith, head of fundraising said “The new WiFi Sparks is a brilliant addition making patient entertainment free for everyone but we wanted to ensure those without a smart device could still watch their favourite soap or quiz show while they are in hospital or enjoy the radio or just the paper. We are so grateful for the donations we receive as they allow us to be able to provide items like this to enhance a patients stay in hospital”.