Llais Neath Port Talbot and Swansea

09/11/2026

When organisations ask for your feedback, what matters most afterwards?

Is it seeing action being taken? Receiving updates? Being involved in decisions? Or knowing someone listened?

We're asking people across Wales: what would make you feel that your voice made a difference?

Share your thoughts here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/LufSqthvd4

28/10/2026

Help shape the Digital Inclusion Playbook for health and care in Wales 💻

Everyone should be able to access health and care services in a way that works for them. That's why Digital Inclusion Wales is developing a Digital Inclusion Playbook, and wants to hear from people with a range of experiences and perspectives.

The playbook will provide practical guidance, tools and examples to help make digital health and care services more inclusive for everyone.

The next available sessions to join are:
📅 Exploring What Works - 29 October, 10:00am-11:30am & 10 November, 1:00pm-2:30pm
📅 Shape the Playbook - 3 November, 11:00am-12:30pm & 12 November, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Discussions can also be arranged either on a one on one basis, or with community groups or forums.

To register your interest or find out more, contact:
Delyth Williams, Digital Inclusion Manager
✉️[email protected]
📞02920 500500

Together, we can help ensure that digital health and social care services work for everyone.

05/10/2026

👩‍⚕️ How easy is it to access your GP practice?

Are you registered with a GP practice in Neath Port Talbot or Swansea?

We're keen to hear about your experiences of accessing GP services. Whether your experience has been positive, negative, or somewhere in between, your feedback can help us understand what's working well and where improvements may be needed.

💬 Tell us about your experience here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UOAFOKiVyEqVi6B7fSAkWHFLHRd_f_tLsMgsrfNt0sxUNUNLVlBXUFRDT1VINlhIVFNDNlFSTTFINCQlQCN0PWcu

💚 Your voice matters.

23/09/2026

🎓 Thank you, UWTSD!

Yesterday, members of the Llais team, alongside our fantastic volunteers, attended the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Freshers' Fayre.

It was a busy and enjoyable day filled with great conversations. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand to find out more about Llais, share their experiences, and learn about volunteering opportunities.

Whether you stayed for a quick chat or picked up some information to take away, we appreciate you taking the time to speak with us.

💚 Your voice matters, and it was wonderful to meet so many people passionate about making a difference in their communities.

17/09/2026

🩺 World Patient Safety Day

Feeling safe when accessing health and care services means different things to different people.

For some, it's being listened to. For others, it's clear communication, dignity and respect, or being involved in decisions about their care.

At Llais, we believe people's experiences play an important role in improving services and helping people feel safe and supported.

💬 What makes you feel safe when accessing healthcare?

16/09/2026

📢 Have you been affected by the pause to gender-affirming surgery referrals in Wales?

Earlier this month, the Welsh Gender Service announced that scheduled and new referrals for gender-affirming surgeries would be paused. Since then, Llais has been engaging with decision-makers and raising the experiences and concerns shared with us by people affected by this decision.

We know this situation has caused uncertainty for many people. If you have been affected and would like to share your experience with us, we'd like to hear from you.

📖 Read our latest update: https://www.llaiswales.org/news-and-reports/news/update-our-work-regarding-nwjccs-decision-pause-gender-affirming-surgery

💚 Your voice matters.

Ar ddechrau'r mis hwn, cyhoeddodd Gwasanaeth Rhywedd Cymru - a gomisiynwyd gan Gyd-bwyllgor Comisiynu GIG Cymru (CBCGC) ac a gynhaliwyd gan Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a'r Fro (BIPCAF) - y byddai atgyfeiriadau wedi'u trefnu a newydd ar gyfer llawdriniaethau cadarnhau rhywedd yn cael eu hoi. Ers....

14/09/2026

🏥 Have Your Say on the Future of Gorseinon Hospital

Swansea Bay University Health Board is currently seeking views on proposals relating to the future role of Gorseinon Hospital and the services provided at the site.

The public engagement period is open until 26 October 2026 and provides an opportunity for local people to share their views on the proposals and the future development of community services at Gorseinon Hospital.

At Llais, we are committed to ensuring that people's views and experiences are heard when decisions about health and care services are being considered.

📋 Complete the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/brHwvMvYfn

📖 Find out more: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/our-health-board/engaging-with-us/engagement-consultation/have-your-say-on-gorseinion-hospitals-future-role/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUU8nVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMDFxVmYybkF6SXRHSnFrMmhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQokcJSs7WjU3TZWc6OiIH-_6g-byAFmpQ7-HbuOXhwLXUna_Am2crgTAT4g_aem_hiMyn2eisgxLsi4_EEXW9g

📍 Drop-in Sessions • 16 September, 2pm to 7pm, St Catherine's Church, Gorseinon
• 22 September, 2pm to 7pm, Swansea Grand Theatre

💻 Online Question & Answer Sessions • 1 October, 9:30am to 11:00am
• 12 October, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

📞 To book a place: 01639 683355

📧 Email: [email protected]

14/09/2026

⏰The closing date is near ⏰

Apply before September 20 2026, for our Deputy Chair role.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are clearly connected to communities across Wales, but also individuals who might have one or more of the following backgrounds, skills or experience:

- Digital inclusion in health and social care
- Change management
- Institutional resilience
- Workforce and human resources management
- Social care background
- Care in the third sector

Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not have this specific experience but may have transferable knowledge and skills.

The Deputy Chair must be able to commit to 4 days per month to Llais and be able to demonstrate that they are able to balance competing priorities with other commitments and roles.

The Deputy Chair will need to:

-Provide strong, effective and visible leadership as agreed with the Chair, internally through the Board and its committees and externally through connections with a wide range of stakeholders and partners within the wider community
-Deputise for the Chair and lead the Board in the Chair’s absence, performing additional functions as agreed with the Chair

For more information, click the link below 👇
https://ow.ly/Zrjx50ZCu8E

13/09/2026

💜 World Sepsis Day

Sepsis can affect anyone, and early recognition and treatment are vital.

Today, we're supporting World Sepsis Day by raising awareness of the importance of speaking up, asking questions, and making sure concerns are listened to.

At Llais, we know that people and families can provide valuable insights into their care experiences. By sharing those experiences, you can help shape and improve health and social care services for others.

💬 Have you or a loved one experienced a health or social care service that made a positive difference? We'd love to hear from you.

11/09/2026

🌟 Meet Jock! 🌟

When he's not out and about meeting people in communities across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, you'll usually find Jock enjoying the countryside, watching wildlife, or attending a music festival.

🐶 Fun fact: Jock shares many of his adventures with Dexter the Staffie, although Dexter would probably tell you that Jock is his human!

👒 If you see someone wearing a hat with feathers in at one of our events, there's a good chance you've found Jock. Make sure to stop and say hello! 💚