HEIW Highlights 10 October 2025
At Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), we play a vital role in developing the workforce that underpins NHS Wales, from strategic planning to education and training.
In our latest Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP), our CEO, Alex Howells, shares how we're working to ensure a sustainable, skilled, and supported healthcare workforce.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cvUicGGigbw
Here’s a snapshot of the impact we’ve made recently and what’s next on our journey.
- We’re working with partners to create clear education pathways, strengthen leadership, and foster a compassionate, inclusive workplace. By empowering peri-operative teams, we’re supporting them to thrive and deliver safe, timely care for patients.
Read more.
- Our latest eating disorders training for healthcare professionals attracted over 140 enrolments in the first two weeks. It has been developed to improve understanding of eating disorders, raise awareness of the signs, and educate on sign posting to the right help and support. Read more.
- We support and facilitate practice-based learning across Wales to give students and trainees the chance to gain real experience in real settings. Read more.
- We know that inflexible working and poor work-life balance are key reasons colleagues leave the NHS in Wales. Discover practical tips and support for making flexibility work for you and your team. Read more.
- Get into Nursing Webinar 2025 is taking place on 21 October 2025 at 4:00pm – 5:30pm.
Registrations now open.
- We are offering virtual learning events for Allied Health Professions (AHP) and Psychological Professions in Wales, on 14 and 16 October 2025. Book now.
- 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. Read more.
- 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. Read more.