Pre-operative patients at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry are receiving better information on how to improve their fitness before surgery.

This is thanks to the installation of two smart TV screens worth £2,740, funded by League of Friends.

The TV screens showcase videos created by the Royal College of Anaesthetists to educate and inform patients about improving their fitness before surgery.

This initiative aims to equip patients with essential knowledge, ensuring an improved post-operative experience and a smoother recovery.

An estimated 1,000 patients and their relatives attend the hospital each month for pre-operative assessments to ensure optimal fitness for anaesthetic and elective orthopaedic surgery.

In the Pre-Operative Assessment Department, patients are evaluated by a team that includes healthcare assistants, nurse practitioners, anaesthetists, pharmacists, specialist registrars, and consultant surgeons, all backed by an administration team.

The waiting area, where the screens are located, provides an ideal setting for delivering fitness-improving information.

Glenna Hardy, nurse practitioner for arthroplasty, said: "It is well known that patients who can improve their health and activity levels recover from surgery more quickly, and with fewer complications.

"Thank you to the League of Friends for supporting this initiative and for their continued hard work fundraising to support our patients, relatives, and staff at RJAH."

Victoria Sugden, charity director, said: "We are delighted to be able to support preoperative patients at RJAH through this initiative.

"The League of Friends has always been committed to enhancing patient care and comfort, and the installation of these smart TV screens is a fantastic example of how we can make a real difference."