HEIW releases latest NHS Wales Workforce Trends Report

Published 25 July 2024

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has released its latest NHS Wales Workforce Trends Report (as at 31 March 2023).

The comprehensive analysis of the healthcare workforce across NHS Wales provides invaluable insights such as demographic data, workforce spend, size and shape, sickness absence, performance indicators and the current workforce profile.

Examination of these metrics and trends enables a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the NHS Wales workforce is used to inform critical healthcare workforce-related decisions and plans around improvement and innovation.

Craig Barker, Assistant Director of Analytics at HEIW, said:

“We are delighted and proud to release this report because we feel this is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the current state and future direction of the NHS Wales workforce. It demonstrates our commitment to providing evidence-based insights that support effective workforce planning and development across NHS Wales.”