South Pembrokeshire Cluster Network serves a population of approximately 54,000 in a mainly rural environment with 99.1% of the Cluster population living in an area classified as rural, with high deprivation in one urban area (Pembroke Dock). The Locality is a busy tourist destination where the population of some towns can double in size during the holiday periods and also has a steady influx of visitors throughout the year. The area is a popular retirement location, which contributes to the higher-than-average number of over 65’s and 85,s. The Locality hosts many popular sporting events all year around e.g. Iron Man, and the county is home to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Cluster contact details: GP Lead: Dr H Wang
Primary Care Locality Development Manager: Lucie – Jane Whelan, lucie-jane.whelan@wales.nhs.uk
The South Pembrokeshire Cluster was formed 7 years ago and originally consisted of 6 practices, now 5. In 2016 the two Narberth Practices merged together, and there are two Health Board managed practices (Tenby Surgery and Neyland & Johnson Surgery). The Cluster consists of representatives from all 5 GP Practices, Local Authority, Public Health Wales, the Health Board, the third sector, WAST, Community Pharmacy, Optom, and Dental.