HEIW Highlights - 23 January 2026
Published 23/01/2026
Over the last two weeks at Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), our teams have been working together to support the people who deliver health and care across Wales. Through education, collaboration and innovation, we’re helping the workforce navigate today’s challenges while building for the future.
Take a look at some of our recent highlights below:
We’re inviting health and care professionals across all areas of clinical practice in NHS Wales to help shape a new Genomics Capability Framework. “But I don’t work in genomics?” That doesn’t matter. visit: Read more
Our Dental Therapist Foundation Training programme for newly-qualified dental therapists starts in September 2026. See more here; Read more
Over 35,000 learners are now registered on Y Tŷ Dysgu! In just two years, Y Tŷ Dysgu - Wales’ national e-learning platform for healthcare staff, has grown to more than 35,057 users, supporting learning, confidence and better care across Wales. Explore Y Tŷ Dysgu: https://ytydysgu.heiw.wales
Spring Expert Leadership Series – our inclusive leadership series - HEIW is committed to developing inclusive pipelines of talent across NHS Wales. See more here
Explore the Future of Workforce Planning with Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). We are hosting our annual workforce planning conference on 24 February 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium. Registration is now open; https://forms.office.com
Big news for Healthcare Science in Wales! For the first time, the Healthcare Science Innovation Fellowship is EXCLUSIVELY for NHS Wales! More info and how to apply here
What role does mediation play across NHS Wales? Healthy working relationships are essential to staff wellbeing, effective teamwork, staff retention and high-quality patient care: Tues 3 Feb, 11-12pm online session. Register here: https://forms.office.com
Welsh Dental Educational Supervisor Approval Process (DESAP) now open! HEIW annual Dental Foundation Training Educational Supervisor Approval Process is open, until 20 February 2026. More information here
We’re continuing our local recruitment Dental Foundation Training Welsh Enhanced Recruitment Offer (DFT WERO) for 2026/27, which offers graduate dentists an attractive package to complete their foundation training within a rural part of Wales. Read more