The City and County of Swansea Council, in partnership with Abertawe Bro-Morgannwg University Health Board, has commissioned specialist healthcare advisors, IBI Group, to work on the feasibility of a new Wellness Centre in the city.
‘Globally integrated’ design and technology firm, IBI Group, which will advise on what the facility could contain, and on the viability, preferred location, and delivery options, explained: “Placing as much emphasis on citizens’ wellbeing as on healthcare, the partners are seeking to examine how to create a state-of-the-art ‘wellness centre’ that also makes full use of the opportunities afforded by healthcare technology. The aim is for local residents to be able to combine a GP appointment with use of a wide range of non-clinical services that can support health and wellbeing to encourage individuals to take greater care of their health. The local community will benefit from a new, integrated development which could include facilities such as a GP services, community healthcare, third sector services, an ‘Institute of Life Sciences’ satellite facility, and an education and skills development centre.
An alliance of local agencies called Swansea Public Services Board will help shape the proposals. Members include Swansea Council, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University (ABMU) Health Board, and the collaborative health initiative, A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH).
