Patients receiving palliative care at the James Paget University Hospital have been boosted by new audio equipment.

The Lowestoft Lions Club has supported patients receiving palliative care at the hospital in Gorleston with the generous donation of four CD DAB radios.

With the new audio equipment to be used by the Palliative Care team, and others, to enhance patient stays at the James Paget, Julie Pulford, palliative care support nurse, said the CD player radios would help patients across the hospital.

Lowestoft Journal: The Lowestoft Lions team hand over the CD DAB radios. They are pictured with Julie and Maxine Taylor, the James Paget Hospital charity manager. Picture: Mick HowesThe Lowestoft Lions team hand over the CD DAB radios. They are pictured with Julie and Maxine Taylor, the James Paget Hospital charity manager. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

She said: "Having these will allow us to support patients receiving palliative care and those nearing the end of life, perhaps by playing a favourite piece of music or even joining a singalong with their favourite songs if they would like this.

"Music can be a real gift for patients and, if they don’t have access to other devices, these players will make a real difference."

The Lowestoft Lions team visited the hospital on Tuesday, March 14 to officially hand over the CD DAB radios.

"We’d like to thank Lowestoft Lions Club, and everyone who has contributed, for their support," a hospital spokesman added.