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Professor Mark Llewellyn is the Director of the Welsh Institute for Social Care (WIHSC) and Professor of Health and Care Policy at the University of South Wales. He leads applied research and evaluation in health/social care policy, with over 100 studies since 2008. His work focuses on policy implementation effectiveness, service user voice, and third-sector influence. He holds a PhD in Geography, Planning, and Health from Swansea University, and previously served as a Lecturer there and Head of Qualitative Research in a social research company.
- Education:
- PhD in Geography, Planning and Health (Swansea University, 1998–2002)
- BA (Hons) in Geography (Swansea University, 1995–1998)
Research Interests: Evaluation of health/social care interventions, policy impact analysis, third-sector roles in welfare, and user-centered service design. His work bridges academic evidence with policy decisions, influencing public-sector reforms across the UK.
Key Roles:
- Trustee and Chair of Wales Advisory Board (Carers Trust)
- Member of Welsh Government's Disability Rights Taskforce
- Lead on National Care Service for Wales (2022)
- ESRC Policy Fellowships Commissioning Panel Member
- Executive Board member (PRIME Center Wales)
Current Project: Leading a 5-year research collaborative on health issues (2024–2029) with multi-disciplinary teams. Recent outputs include evaluations of voluntary sector contributions and social prescribing initiatives.
