Share your views to shape your Primary and Community Care and Well-being

Hywel Dda University Health Board is inviting people to attend events across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire this September (2024) to find out more about Primary and Community-based healthcare services.

The ‘My Health, My Choice’ engagement exercise includes showcase events in different locations and online, with web pages to provide more information. The Health Board is also asking people to share their experiences on healthcare services and ideas for the future.

The engagement exercise, being held from 2 September to 11 October 2024, is focused on planning how best to deliver Primary Care and Community-based services, which cover most NHS-provided health and care services outside of hospitals.

These services include Community Pharmacies, (sometimes called Chemists), Optometric practices, (sometimes called Opticians) NHS Dental services, and GP surgeries. Community based services provide outreach teams, district nursing, community clinics, end of life care and more.

Jill Paterson, Director of Primary Care, Hywel Dda University Health Board said: “Our shared vision is to provide safe, sustainable, and accessible health and care services as close to your home as possible, in line with our Healthier Mid and West Wales Strategy.

“We believe that by engaging with our Communities directly, we can better understand their needs and preferences, and try to ensure that our services meet those needs wherever possible.”

“We would like to hear about how you currently use these health and care services, and what you would need to maintain your well-being. We would like you to share your experiences, what matters most to you, and your vision for the future of healthcare in your Community.”

There are many ways to take part.

Attend the Health and Well-being Showcase Events
By attending one of the events, you can learn more about the services available in your community and share your views. Events will be taking place in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Please see the details of times, dates and venues below or visit our website for more information: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/primary-care-and-community-plan

• 5 September 2024, 2pm-6:30pm, Bancyfelin Village Hall, Bancyfelin, SA33 5ND
• 11 September 2024, 2pm-6:30pm, Regency Hall, Saundersfoot, SA69 9NG
• 12 September 2024, 2pm-7pm, Pontyberem Memorial Hall, Pontyberem, SA15 5HU
• 19 September 2024, 2pm-7pm, Tysul Hall, Llandysul, SA44 4QL
• 24 September 2024, 2pm-7pm, The Hub, Penparcau Community Centre, Aberystwyth, SY23 1RU
• 25 September 2024, 10am-5pm, HaverHub, The Old Post Office, Quay Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BG
• 26 September 2024, 2pm-7pm, Ffwrnes Fach, Arts, Health & Wellbeing Hub, Llanelli, SA15 3YE

Join an online event
You can also join our online events from the comfort of your own home:

• 10 September 2024, 11am
• 16 September 2024, 6pm

A link to complete a registration form to attend an online event can be found here:https://forms.office.com/e/V579Vk6g3D

Complete a questionnaire
Visit our online engagement pages at: https://www.haveyoursay.hduhb.wales.nhs.uk/ to complete questionnaires from the 2 September to the 11 October 2024

If you cannot attend an event, you can still share your views:

• Email us at  ask.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
• Call us at 0300 303 8322 (choose option 5) for direct communication at local call rates
• Post your feedback to FREEPOST HYWEL DDA HEALTH BOARD

Sion James, Deputy Medical Director – Primary Care and Community Services, Hywel Dda University Health board stated: “We want to work alongside our patients and communities, our staff, and contractors who provide services with us, and partners. By listening to you and considering your views and ideas, we think we can provide Services that best meet the needs in our area.

“Your views and ideas will help shape the future of Primary Care and Community-based services. We will keep you informed and give you further opportunities to share your views as we progress. We look forward to meeting you online or in-person at one of our events.”