HEIW Highlights - 23 October 2025

At HEIW, we’re not just working behind the scenes - we’re leading the way in planning, training, and growing the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

Here’s a look at what’s been happening across our teams:

• Celebrating learning and innovation
  We marked AHP and Psychological Professions Virtual Learning Week – showing how we are supporting and transforming our allied and psychological professions with a repository of resources. Learn more.


• A first for Wales!
  We’ve launched the All Wales Competency Framework for Adult Palliative and End of Life Care – supporting  a consistent approach where patients remain at the heart of care. Learn more.
   
• Thinking about a clinical academic career in Wales?
  If you are considering a career as a Clinical Academic in Wales, the WCAT (Wales Clinical Academic in Wales) programme may interest you. Applications for the WCAT programme are now open, via Oriel. 
   
• Calling all healthcare students in Wales!
  Join us at one of the Wales Health Student Forum’s engagement events this November. Learn more.
   
• Training that transforms
  We believe high-quality education and training empower our workforce. This is evident in priority three of our integrated medium-term plan this year: Excellent education and training.  Watch our short video for a quick look at how we’re making this vision a reality.
   
• Supporting the Welsh language in care
  Last week, we proudly supported the first-ever More Than Just Words national event. See how we are championing bilingual care. Learn more.
   
• Looking ahead to WelshConfed25
  We are busy getting ready for the WelshConfed25 in November. The programme is now live - and we’re proud to be at the heart of the future workforce conversation.
   
• New eLearning: Person-Centred Dementia Care and Medication Use
  We are pleased to share with you the recently launched eLearning module for Person-Centred Dementia Care and Use of Medication  Now available on Y Ty Dysgu.
   
• Pharma-SEE! shortlisted for the Learning Technologies Awards 2026
  A huge congratulations to everyone involved! Learn more.
   
• Working together for better mental health
  We’re collaborating with health and social care professionals, peer workers, and people with lived experience across Wales. Find out more about the wider mental health plan.
   
•  Championing children’s rights
  We’re proud to relaunch the NEST/NYTH Children’s Rights Training on Y Ty Dysgu, the national e-learning platform for NHS Wales.