Health Education and Improvement Wales - HEIW

09/10/2025

Have you seen our parent-infant relationship and infant mental health course on Y Ty Dysgu, the national e-learning platform for NHS Wales?
➡️ https://ytydysgu.heiw.wales/?redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fytydysgu.heiw.wales%2Fcourses%2Fa7f77b6d-e99e-4eac-9d54-d4c3719fe0d4

The course is suitable for professionals working with parents, infants and families, including health visitors, mental health practitioners, social workers, and more ✅

It is designed to help those completing the course think about their professional roles and responsibilities in relation to parents and infants, perform a quick triage assessment to identify concern and engage with colleagues using a common, professional language.

Register or log in to Y Ty Dysgu to start your training today!

09/10/2025

Strategic priority two in our plan this year centres on workforce transformation to strengthen preventative and place-based healthcare across Wales.

This forms part of a national effort to reshape healthcare delivery, bringing services closer to people’s homes and placing prevention at the heart of care.

🎥 Watch our short video for a quick look at how we’re making this vision a reality: 👉 https://youtu.be/X9eLtV7rqqA

As part of the Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-26, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has eight strategic priorities to develop a highly skilled ...

08/10/2025

We’re looking forward to celebrating AHP and Psychological Professions Virtual Learning week.

Join us for a series of webinars discussing workplace health and wellbeing on Tuesday 14th October and Leadership on Thursday 16th October.

Book your place here:
https://ytydysgu.heiw.wales/events/3325b367-4c8f-4f63-83b5-23e6bad0b0de/overview

See you there!

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Hywel Dda Health Board
Bwrdd Iechyd Addysgu Powys / Powys Teaching Health Board
Swansea Bay NHS

08/10/2025

🌟 This National , we proudly celebrate the incredible contributions of Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors and dentists across Wales! 🌟

Their dedication, expertise, and compassion make a lasting impact on patients, teams, and the future of healthcare. Whether in hospitals, clinics, or community settings — they are the backbone of our NHS. 💙

💡A series of webinars highlighting the work of the SAS workforce can be found here SAS Week 2025 and resources supporting SAS doctors and dentists in Wales are on our website https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-and-training/sas-doctors/

🩺📈There are also a range of flexible SAS generic courses designed to support professional growth, career development, and clinical excellence delivered online or across Wales. Courses include leadership skills, communication skills, teaching or tips on preparing for the Portfolio Pathway all excellent for supporting CPD. Find out more here: https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-and-training/sas-doctors/sas-courses-for-doctors-and-dentists-in-wales1/

We’re also proud to introduce our Six SAS Tutors, each based within a Health Board across Wales, dedicated to supporting the development, wellbeing, and career progression of SAS doctors and dentists https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-and-training/sas-doctors/meet-our-tutors/ Stay tuned as we spotlight each Tutor and the fantastic work they’re doing in their regions over the next few months.



Betsi Cadwaladr BMA Cymru Wales Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Bwrdd Iechyd Addysgu Powys / Powys Teaching Health Board Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Swansea Bay NHS Hywel Dda Health Board Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

We are continuing with our suite of generic online webinars for SAS doctors and Dentists in Wales. These interactive training courses will take place online, using Zoom, and are free to register on. The titles and dates are…

08/10/2025

📢 Have your say on the future of healthcare education in Wales!

Are you a learner or educator in healthcare? We want to hear from you.

HEIW is developing a new Education Strategy to help shape a skilled and sustainable NHS workforce - your experiences and ideas can help make it better.

We're looking for evidence, insights and suggestions on:
✅ Education quality
✅ Curriculum and future skills
✅ Inclusion and access
✅ Technology in learning
✅ Support for educators

📩 Submit your views by 4 November 2025
🧑‍🏫 Educators form: https://forms.office.com/e/yLMfrCn24S
🎓 Learners form: https://forms.office.com/e/WAxAZ3GLrY
🔗 Web page: https://heiw.nhs.wales/our-work/education-strategy/call-for-evidence-shaping-our-education-strategy/

Together, let’s build a future-ready education system for NHS Wales.

05/10/2025

We’re proud to partner with Deep End Cymru, Royal College of General Practitioners, to give student nurses hands-on experience in GP practices across Wales.
➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/growing-gp-nursing-workforce/

These placements help students develop essential skills, deepen their understanding of health inequalities, and inspire them to build careers in primary care and communities that need them most.

Read our latest article to find out more!

03/10/2025

An Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP) is a strategic, three-year plan that outlines how an NHS organisation will meet the needs of the population it serves. It brings together all aspects of planning including workforce, finance, quality, service development and performance into one cohesive document.

It's a roadmap that guides how we will deliver our goals and contribute to the wider priorities of NHS Wales and Welsh Government.

Strategic priority one in our IMTP this year focuses on delivering national workforce solutions to improve quality, boost productivity and tackle long-standing challenges that affect the day-to-day delivery of care.

By working closely with NHS organisations, national programmes and clinical networks, we’re taking real steps to improve access to healthcare and achieve better outcomes for patients across Wales.

🎥 Watch our short video for a quick look at how we’re making this vision a reality: 👉 https://youtu.be/sWz2HjRw9hc

02/10/2025

👊We’re proud to celebrate Kate Bickerstaff, Memory Service Manager for Conwy & Denbighshire, who has won the Leadership Award, sponsored by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), at this year’s Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Achievement Awards. 🌟

In less than two years, Kate has transformed memory services - reducing patient waiting times from 12 months to just 8 weeks, introducing innovative systems, and fostering a culture of compassion and collaboration.

Her colleagues describe her as a “transformational leader” who listens, supports, and empowers both staff and patients. 👏

This award is a powerful reminder of the impact of compassionate leadership in healthcare - improving wellbeing, building stronger teams, and delivering better outcomes for patients.

Read more here; https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/memory-service-manager-wins-prestigious-leadership-award/

Betsi Cadwaladr

02/10/2025

Calling all Allied Health Professions (AHP) and Psychological Professions in Wales!

Please join us for a series of virtual learning events on the 14 and 16 October 2025.

The AHP and Psychological Therapies Workforce Transformation Teams will lead the week, designed to enhance knowledge and share innovative practice from across Wales.

⭐Tuesday the 14th celebrates AHP day and focusses on health and wellbeing, introducing practices that promote staff wellbeing.

⭐Thursday the 16th webinars highlight compassionate and collective leadership and will launch new resources.

Book via Y Ty Dysgu: https://ytydysgu.heiw.wales/events/3325b367-4c8f-4f63-83b5-23e6bad0b0de/overview


Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Hywel Dda Health Board
Bwrdd Iechyd Addysgu Powys / Powys Teaching Health Board
Swansea Bay NHS

02/10/2025

🔈Registration is now open - Get into Nursing webinar 2025.

Where and when
💻Webinar via Microsoft Teams
📅21 October 2025
⌚️16:00 – 17:30

In our online webinar you will hear from Nursing professionals, current students and admission tutors. We will also be presenting a programme which provides a bridge into Nursing called RCN Wales Healthcare Connect.

Sign up here; 🔗https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrmmKrqXuuuFLnkR9se-4TX1UNk1PVzRKTVY1NU9ORktYWTY1OFUwSTNYWi4u

To find out more about the event, visit our event page here: https://heiw.nhs.wales/events/get-into-nursing-webinar-2025/

Please notify us via email by the October 14 if you require this event to be provided in Welsh.

Royal College of Nursing Wales

01/10/2025

🤖 Join us for the Four Nations AI in Healthcare Education Conference 🤖

📆12 November 2025
⌚️10:00–16:00
💻Online (Microsoft Teams Town Hall)
This free, virtual event brings together educators, trainers, learners, and the wider healthcare education workforce from across the UK

🖱Explore the responsible use of AI in healthcare education with themes including:

📌Enhancing teaching capabilities
📌Curriculum & assessment transformation
📌Continuous professional development
📌Responsible AI for quality learning
📌 Risks, challenges & ethics

🟦Don’t miss this opportunity to hear diverse voices, share insights, and shape the future of AI-enhanced learning in healthcare.

Full details: https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/four-nations-responsible-ai-in-healthcare-education-conference/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZ0x6V1FSQmlNUzREdmNMcgEeeggkHgj1GJClKn2A2JgwzUB4NiOUPqpOhnnbeKYRe4HxTURJ58TQzObja2g_aem_RZgd4N7acm59Mqj2F-2hqQ

NHS England
NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

Date:  12 November 2025 - Time:  10:0016:00 Format:  Virtual (Microsoft Teams Town Hall) Cost:  Free to attend Join us for a landmark virtual conference exploring the responsible and innovative use of…

01/10/2025

🌟 Flexible working in NHS Wales! 🌟

We know that inflexible working and poor work-life balance are key reasons colleagues leave the NHS in Wales. That’s why we’ve developed and launched new guides to help everyone; individuals and managers, embrace flexible working and create a culture where colleagues thrive and choose to stay.

Discover practical tips and support for making flexibility work for you and your team. Let’s build a healthier, happier NHS Wales together!

👉 Read the full article and access the new guides here https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/embracing-flexible-working-a-new-era-for-nhs-wales/