Showcasing Third Sector Partnerships in Cluster Development - Delegate Pack

A collaborative event to celebrate, connect and influence Cluster Planning across Swansea Bay.

This event is a celebration of partnership, and an opportunity for third sector organisations to showcase their expertise and further strengthen and shape future health and community priorities across Swansea Bay.

9am-4pm, Thursday 11th June 2026 - Swansea.com Stadium

DELEGATE PACK

Agenda

Cluster Summaries

Within Swansea Bay University Health Board there are eight Local Cluster Collaboratives (Clusters). Clusters are made up of groups of GP practices, dentists, community pharmacies, local opticians, community nurses, allied health professionals, mental health professionals and the voluntary sector.

They work together to pool resources and share best practice in a bid to help you remain fit and healthy, and to improve the way you are cared for if you do become unwell.

Wherever possible, the cluster will try to accomplish this in the heart of your community, sparing you the trouble of having to travel to hospitals or central clinics.

Below is a summary document per cluster which sets out the local population context, health priorities for 2026/27, available resources and opportunities for partnership working with the third sector, to improve health and wellbeing across the community:

Afan Cluster Summary
Bay Cluster Summary
City Cluster Summary
Cwmtawe Cluster Summary
Llwchwr Cluster Summary
Neath Cluster Summary
Penderi Cluster Summary
Upper Valleys Cluster Summary

Third Sector Collaborative Lead Biographies

Meet our newly appointed Third Sector Collaborative Leads (currently recruited to 6 of the 8 clusters). The Third Sector collaborative leads support collaboration between clusters, third sector organisations and local communities. Through their knowledge, experience and networks, they help identify opportunities for partnership working and ensure community voices help inform local priorities and service development.

Afan Cluster Collaborative Lead Biography
Bay Cluster Collaborative Lead Biography
City Cluster Collaborative Lead Biography
Cwmtawe Cluster Collaborative Lead Biography
Neath Cluster Collaborative Lead Biography
Upper Valleys Cluster Collaborative Lead Biography

Meet the Cluster Leads

These profiles introduce the cluster leads and their cluster priorities. The cluster leads provide leadership across the clusters, working alongside multi-disciplinary teams, local partners and communities. They help shape local priorities, champion innovation and collaboration and support the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of the population they serve.

City – Dr David Howell
Neath – Dr Deb Burge Jones
Bay – Dr Nicola Jones
Llwchwr – Dr Sowndarya Shivaraj
Penderi - Dr Sowndarya Shivaraj
Cwmtawe – Mike Garner
Afan – Neil Hapgood
Upper Valleys – Niki Watts

Poster Presentations

The following posters showcase examples of successful third sector and cluster partnership projects that are improving health, wellbeing and community resilience across the region:

For more information about any of the above please contact:

Swansea – Amy Meredith-Davies: [email protected]
Neath Port Talbot – Gemma Richards: [email protected]

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