Penderi Wellbeing Hub

The Penderi Cluster created the Wellbeing Hub to:

• Make it easier for residents to access health and wellbeing support
• offers services directly within the community
• Provide an informal, friendly space where people feel welcome
• Bring key organisations together to improve support

The Hub complements the care provided by local GP practices, community pharmacies and other services.

Everyone is welcome, including:

• Local residents of any age
• People looking for wellbeing, emotional or practical support
• Anyone caring for others
• Individuals who may benefit from community connection or advice

You do not need a referral or an appointment.

• Friendly volunteers and staff on hand to greet you
• A relaxed, comfortable space to sit, chat and meet others
• Access to a range of support including:
  • Mental health and wellbeing support
  • Benefits, housing and debt advice
  • Lifestyle and behaviour change support
  • Local information and signposting
• Activities such as tea & chat, wellbeing sessions and workshops
• The chance to meet different organisations each week
• Tea, biscuits and a warm welcome

The Hub hosts a rotating programme of local organisations. Below is a summary of what each partner offers.

Citizens Advice

Provides free, confidential advice on:

• Benefits and entitlement
• Debt and budgeting
• Housing and employment issues
• Consumer queries
  They help residents understand their options and feel more in control of their situation.

Adferiad

Supporting people with mental health, addiction and co-occurring issues.
They offer:

• Emotional and wellbeing support
• Guidance around managing mental health
• Signposting to further services
• Practical support to build confidence and stability

Social prescriber

Helps people improve their wellbeing through community-based activities and support such as:

• Social groups
• Volunteering opportunities
• Exercise or activity programmes
• Confidence-building and connection to local resources

Help Me Quit

NHS Wales’ free stop-smoking service providing:

• One-to-one support
• Advice on stopping smoking
• Access to free stop-smoking medication
• Support plans tailored to individual needs

Carers Centre

Provides guidance and support for unpaid carers, including:

• Emotional support
• Practical advice
• Information on carer benefits and rights
• Peer support opportunities

Mind

Supports emotional wellbeing through:

• Mental health information
• Listening support
• Confidence-building
• Signposting to local community mental health resources

End of life care Parasol service

Using 'what matters most?' and 'what is important to you?', the service promotes the importance of future care planning in the wider community to ensure people have the opportunity to document their wishes and preferences in the event they may not be able to do so in the future.

Wednesday 4th March: Citizens Advice, Adferiad/Cyfle Cymru, social prescriber, Help Me Quit

Wednesday 11th March: Local Area Coordinator, Swansea Mind, Help Me Quit

Wednesday 18th March: Cyfle Cymru, Local Area Coordinator, Help Me Quit, Parasol Service

Wednesday 25th March: Local Area Coordinator, Citizens Advice, Help Me Quit, Swansea Mind

Is it free?

Yes — everything at the Hub is free.

Do I need an appointment?

No, just come along.

Can I bring someone with me?

Absolutely — friends, family or carers are welcome.

Is there parking?

There is parking outside the venue