A GRANDMOTHER who has been knitting cardigans for premature babies has handed over 10 of her little creations to a hospital’s neonatal unit.
Joan Houlston, 76, a resident of Pentre Mawr Sheltered Accommodation in Abergele, handed over the cardigans to staff at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan.
Alison Pring, warden of Pentre Mawr Sheltered Accommodation, said: “The staff were very appreciative and said how very busy they were.
Joan Houlston (centre) handing over the knitted cardigans at The Sub-Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre (SuRNICC) at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan
“She handed over the 10 she made and packaged them carefully. She remarked what a wonderful job these young people are doing and what a privilege to be able to help small babies.
“The unit also features a dedicated isolation unit, a transitional care service to keep mums and newborn babies together, and on-site parent accommodation where patients with sick babies spend as much time with their baby as possible.
“These cardigans will help to keep small babies warm and comfortable.”
Joan has since bought more wool.
Alison added: “Visiting the baby unit has spurred her on.”
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