Health Education and Improvement Wales - HEIW

Health Education and Improvement Wales - HEIW Planning, developing, shaping, educating & training the health workforce of today & tomorrow.

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We’ve launched a new digital Matrics platform, transforming how guidance for psychological therapies is accessed and upd...
22/05/2026

We’ve launched a new digital Matrics platform, transforming how guidance for psychological therapies is accessed and updated across Wales:
https://heiw.nhs.wales/workforce/guidance/matrics/

The platform brings together evidence-based frameworks and guidance to support service development, workforce planning and the delivery of consistent, effective psychological therapies to people across Wales.

Explore the new Matrics platform and find out more on the HEIW webpage: https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/digital-matrics-modernises-access-to-psychological-therapies-guidance/

We collaborated with NHS Wales Performance and Improvement to launch new Outcomes Measures Fast-Track Training on Y Ty D...
22/05/2026

We collaborated with NHS Wales Performance and Improvement to launch new Outcomes Measures Fast-Track Training on Y Ty Dysgu, the national e-learning platform for NHS Wales.
https://ytydysgu.heiw.wales/courses/81bcaa74-e0a4-4f7a-a9c3-21a15fcff183

Aimed at professionals working in adult and older adult mental health services, this training supports the effective use of outcome measures in practice, helping improve how services monitor and deliver care across Wales.

The course introduces Patient / Person Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), explaining their purpose and demonstrating how they can be used routinely to support service users. It also highlights the importance of a sensitive, person-centred approach when introducing PROMs, ensuring individuals understand how they can benefit.

View our latest news article to learn more: https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/outcome-measures-training/

We recently partnered with Welsh Government to deliver an Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership placement, support...
21/05/2026

We recently partnered with Welsh Government to deliver an Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership placement, supporting our commitment to strengthening the future workforce.
https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/helping-shape-the-future-workforce-through-ahp-leadership-placements-in-wales/

We welcomed Karan and Flo, physiotherapy students at Cardiff University, to join us for a 4-week placement in HEIW.

The placement supported work on the NEST Framework, which aligns with our Mental Health Workforce Plan. It was a fantastic opportunity for Karen and Flo to gain valuable strategic insight while further developing their key professional and transferable skills.

Read our latest article to learn more.

Join HEIW to discuss how AI can support personalised healthcare education at scale.With Cardiff University we are hosti...
21/05/2026

Join HEIW to discuss how AI can support personalised healthcare education at scale.

With Cardiff University we are hosting a panel discussion exploring how AI is being developed and applied across healthcare education in NHS Wales.

• Wednesday 10 June
• 2pm
• AI Theatre

The session will focus on practical implementation and real-world learning, including:

✔ AI-enabled workforce education
✔ Personalised and scalable learning
✔ AI literacy and workforce readiness
✔ Collaboration between healthcare and academia
✔ Responsible and safe adoption of AI

Delegates are also invited to visit the HEIW interactive stand (G68) to explore AI mentors and digital learning tools are being developed across NHS Wales.

Read more https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/heiw-to-lead-discussion-on-ai-enabled-healthcare-education-at-nhs-confedexpo-2026-join-us/

The countdown is on! Just 3 weeks until our Interprofessional Education Placements Conference: Realising Interprofession...
21/05/2026

The countdown is on! Just 3 weeks until our Interprofessional Education Placements Conference: Realising Interprofessional Education Placement in Wales.

Join us as we share best practice, celebrate progress, and explore the future of IPE through collaboration, innovation, and the learner voice.

When - Thursday 12 June
Where - Wrexham University

Secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/addysg-ryngbroffesiynol-interprofessional-education-tickets-1964844100597?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Find out more: https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/events/ipe-in-wales/

We look forward to welcoming you.

Many congratulations to Jayne Goodwin on being selected as a Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholar, one of the most pr...
20/05/2026

Many congratulations to Jayne Goodwin on being selected as a Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholar, one of the most prestigious leadership development programmes for nurses and midwives.

Currently leading delivery of the PRIORITY II project here at HEIW, through her secondment from Health and Care Research Wales, Jayne joins the FNF Scholars Class of 2027 alongside an inspiring international cohort of nursing and midwifery leaders.

Jayne’s selection recognises her outstanding leadership in research workforce development and her commitment to strengthening research, evidence and improvement across nursing, midwifery and allied health professions in Wales.

Congratulations Jayne on this well-deserved achievement 👏
Read more here https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/senior-welsh-workforce-transformation-leader-joins-prestigious-florence-nightingale-foundation-scholars-programme/



Health and Care Research Wales

Calling all dental care professionals, we need your help! As part of our work on recruitment and retention within the de...
20/05/2026

Calling all dental care professionals, we need your help!

As part of our work on recruitment and retention within the dental profession, we’re launching a consultation to hear your thoughts about today’s working landscape.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrm9OibaUZAlAlE-0uw56qdBUQlUyUUZTRlIyVllJS1pFSTg3VVZJTlZNRi4u&route=shorturl

Complete our short anonymous survey to share your views and help shape future strategies as part of a wider dental workforce retention plan.

The survey closes on 20 June 2026. Read our latest news to learn more: https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/dental-care-professionals-consultation-on-todays-working-landscape/

We’re working in partnership with Swansea Dementia Hwb and Swansea Bay NHS to provide an innovative practice-based place...
18/05/2026

We’re working in partnership with Swansea Dementia Hwb and Swansea Bay NHS to provide an innovative practice-based placement for pre-registration allied health profession students.
https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/shaping-the-future-workforce-through-third-sector-dementia-care-placements/

This two week community placement gives students the opportunity to gain valuable real world experience, while helping to improve support and care for people living with dementia and those around them.

Read our latest news to learn more.

Are you interested in learning more about the work we do at Health Education and Improvement Wales?Join our next online...
18/05/2026

Are you interested in learning more about the work we do at Health Education and Improvement Wales?
Join our next online board meeting taking place: Thursday 28 May 2026 at 11:00am.
Further details and the link to register to join can be found here: https://orlo.uk/KMgcA

Supporting ATP supervisors to learn, connect and lead with confidence HEIW continues to support Advanced Training Practi...
15/05/2026

Supporting ATP supervisors to learn, connect and lead with confidence

HEIW continues to support Advanced Training Practice (ATP) supervisors through advanced clinical learning delivered in collaboration with ophthalmology colleagues.

Feedback shows these sessions are valued for their practical relevance, supportive learning environment and opportunities for open discussion with peers. Participants have described increased confidence and autonomy in their clinical practice, alongside the benefits of connecting with other supervisors facing similar challenges.

This work supports our wider commitment to developing a strong, sustainable eye care workforce and delivering accessible, high‑quality care in the community.

Learn more about how HEIW supports optometry and workforce development: https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-training/a-z/optometry/support-for-eye-care-professionals/

From supporting learners to developing new workforce initiatives, here’s the latest news from HEIW.Senior leaders across...
15/05/2026

From supporting learners to developing new workforce initiatives, here’s the latest news from HEIW.

Senior leaders across perinatal services in NHS Wales have come together to strengthen teamwork and enhance high quality care for women, babies and families. The “Collaborative Excellence: A Team Development Journey in Perinatal Care” programme is being piloted at Swansea Bay University Health Board and will be evaluated with the aim of rolling it out across Wales. https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/strengthening-teamworking-in-perinatal-services-across-wales/

33 dentists across Wales have achieved advanced accreditation in oral surgery through our Dentists with Enhanced Skills (DES) programme. The DES programme helps dentists build specialist expertise enabling more treatment to be delivered safely in primary care. Wales. https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/heiw-is-supporting-dentists-with-advanced-skills-to-improve-patient-care-in-wales/

Applications are open until 21 May 2026 for two ST4 Post-CCST Dental Specialty Trainee posts in Orthodontics in South Wales.https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-training/recruitment-for-specialty/specialty-training-dentistry-vacancies/

At Digital Rewired 2026, HEIW’s Dr Alexander Aubrey outlined how AI can extend the reach of educators making education more accessible.
https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/building-a-digitally-capable-clinical-workforce-with-ai/

NHS Wales Climate Education Hub: making it easier for NHS Wales staff to build climate-smart practice into their everyday role, simply and practically: https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/green-care-everyday-practice-explore-the-nhs-wales-climate-education-hub/

HEIW is encouraging SAS and locally employed doctors in Wales to take part in the UK-wide General Medical Council (GMC) survey, open until 2 June 2026. This is a valuable opportunity to share your experiences and help shape the future of medical education, training and workforce planning: https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/heiw-encourages-sas-and-locally-employed-doctors-in-wales-to-take-part-in-gmc-survey/

Register now for our Interprofessional Education Placements Conference. On 11 June in Wrexham University, the conference will showcase progress, share best practice and shape the next phase of development through collaboration, innovation and the learner voice. https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/events/ipe-in-wales/

Read more updates here: https://heiw.nhs.wales/updates/news/

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