…briefing highlights these challenges alongside other metrics, trends, and comparisons to provide an overall picture of the current NHS workforce in Wales. Having a healthy, motivated, and sustainable workforce is central to the success of the NHS. However, the NHS workforce is under significant pressure as the service looks to recover backlogs in planned care and deal with heightened urgent and emergency care demand. Audit Wales is currently unde…

…many years hard work. We have supported our partners at Bangor University to prove the concept of medical training being delivered in north Wales in its entirety. As preparations continue for the first intake of students, we will continue to advise and guide colleagues as the new medical school completes its journey to becoming an independent school. The North Wales Medical School is a Programme for Government commitment and is a partnership betwe…

…s across Wales with events, mentoring and peer support. Esther said: “I welcome the opportunity to discuss the development of current ideas to make our Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service sustainable, ultimately enabling individuals within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board with long-term neurological conditions to feel empowered to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.” Esther’s achievement follows that of another Faculty member,…

…study set up, have been updated: The main template is for use with all non-commercial research in the NHS/HSC. The similar Data Processing only Organisation Information Document for use between partner university sponsor and NHS/HSC organisations with a joint research office (JRO) If you are a participating organisation, you might see the previous Organisation Information Documents for some time. We are not asking sponsors to transfer information…

…al practice than 2014, through the hard work and diligence of prescribers, community pharmacists and health board teams working in the community. Chief Medical Officer for Wales Sir Frank Atherton said: We want to build on the achievements of the first five years of this plan and continue to raise awareness of what everyone can do to help fight AMR. Preventing infection in the first place is an important part of tackling AMR. Washing your hands re…

…commit to re-entering contract negotiations as soon as practicable once a new BMA junior doctors committee is elected this year with the ambition of reaching an agreement that, subject to approval by BMA members, would begin implementation in 2025-26. The contract negotiations will build on the contract rejected in 2022, while recognising that significant changes will be required. Consultants The Welsh Government and the BMA Welsh consultant comm…

…nes added; “This project is a great fit for us as it not only allows us to combine our experience in software development with our knowledge of the healthcare industry but is closely aligned with Carnedd’s commitments to support diversity, contribute to the growth of tech in North Wales and to work sustainably. It is especially exciting to be working on a project so close to home where we will have the opportunity to design the software to support…