Hospital Radio Glamorgan
Education & Skills
We want to refurbish our studio so that volunteers have an accessible space for them to discover new abilities and skills.
About this cause
We provide an on-line entertainment radio service to the patients, visitors and staff at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff where we are based. Founded in 1967, Radio Glamorgan (RG) is run entirely by volunteers, the station's main objective is to make patients’ stay in hospital as pleasant and stress free as possible. RG broadcasts online. The service we provide to patients aims to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness. RG also seeks to enhance the lives of the many volunteers (approx 45) who participate in varied activities for the station, by fundraising, broadcasting, managing the charity, engaging with health professionals, visiting patients on the wards and all the work that goes into keeping the radio station on the air 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
How this cause brings people in the community together
Enhance the lives of the volunteers who participate in varied activities helping keep the radio station online 24/7.We have over 45 volunteers, who range in age from 17-80 and come from a variety of backgrounds.Patients can access our service on free Wifi and staff,visitors and the general public may also enjoy the service by tuning in on-line via our free app,website,or speakers in the corridor.