Family members of a Withybush hospital healthcare worker who died of a brain haemorrhage have visited a quiet room for patients, set up in her memory.

Sue Rowlands, who died two years ago, was a much valued member of staff in the hospital’s outpatients department.

Husband Kevin and sons Justin, Marc, Julian and Gavin, decided to help raise money for Withybush Hospital so that the patients who were so dear to Sue during her life could benefit in some way.

Julian said: “She worked here for about 15 years and she was well known to her patients.

“She would have been very proud of this room and it definitely feels good that something positive has come out of her death.”

The Neyland family asked friends and family to give donations in lieu of flowers and also raised money through various fundraisers and help from local businesses. In total, they raised more than £3,000 for the hospital.

During her career, Sue worked hard to find ways to improve the patient’s experience in the outpatient setting, and was also a great supporter of Breast Care Wales and the Crohn’s Society.

Ellen Lynch, who was sister of the outpatients department at the time of Sue’s death, said: “Sue was a valued and much loved member of staff. It is fitting that a quiet room for patients has been set up in her memory as she was always so committed to patients.”

This room now allows staff to leave clinical areas with patients who may need time to answer questions or discuss difficult or distressing news.“ In addition, money raised allowed for the establishment of four quiet areas in clinical rooms so that patients could talk to staff in a more relaxed area.

Ellen added: “The quiet room and areas have been a valuable asset to the department and one that Kevin and the boys should be proud of. I’m sure that Sue would approve.”