LLANDOUGH Hospital will be marking 80 years of patient care and a vital role in the history of health in South Wales over the next 12 months.

A focal point for the community and a pioneer in healthcare the celebrations will culminate in October when a host of events are held, including community days, a gala dinner, the creation of a new living-museum telling the hospital’s remarkable history, and more.

The public are also being asked to get involved in the celebrations and share their memories.

Peter Welsh, the hospital’s general manager, said Llandough had a “rich history” stretching back to its opening in 1933.

“During those 80 years the hospital has not only helped to care for people but has also been a place of learning and science, playing an important role in Welsh industry and being a part of the Llandough community,” he said.

“Over the next nine months we’re going to be celebrating all the wonderful things that have happened here in the past, but also all the good things happening today and the exciting things happening in the future.

“There’s a huge amount of investment going into the hospital at the moment, which shows how important it is to the health of those living in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff.”

Mr Welsh has issued an appeal for anyone with photos, mementoes or memories of the hospital to get in touch.

He added: “The hospital has played an important part in so many lives we really want to capture as much of that as possible.

We’ve already had a lot of interest from former staff and patients who want to tell their stories but we’re keen to hear from as many people as possible to help make sure the celebrations reflect the very personal stories that have helped shape Llandough over the years.”

Anyone interested in sharing memories or getting involved can e-mail uhl80@wales.nhs.uk or call 02920 715698.