Contact the HEIW Mental Health Team for further updates.
HEIW will work with partners to improve workforce intelligence, strengthen workforce planning skills and develop workforce models that can adapt to changing patterns of care.
This will help organisations better understand future workforce needs, identify emerging challenges early and make informed decisions that support a sustainable mental health workforce for the future.
People accessing mental health services need support from professionals with a wide range of skills and expertise.
The programme will develop new roles and career pathways, increase workforce capacity in key areas and create more opportunities for learning and development. This will strengthen multidisciplinary working, helping services meet the needs of individuals and communities while building a sustainable and resilient workforce.
Education, training and continuous professional development are essential to high-quality mental health care.
The programme will support learning, development and digital skills, helping staff build the knowledge they need now and in the future. It will also strengthen bilingual services, making it easier for people to access care in Welsh and in their preferred language.
Strong leadership and positive workplace cultures help staff thrive and support better care for people using services.
The programme will invest in leadership development, mentoring and collaborative ways of working. This will help create inclusive and supportive workplaces where staff feel empowered to deliver the best possible care.
Peer support can provide hope, connection and understanding to people experiencing mental health challenges. Our draft Strategic Plan for Mental Health Peer Support in Wales sets out how we can strengthen and embed peer support across Wales in the years ahead.
We're inviting feedback from mental health workforce colleagues, volunteers, peer support workers and people with lived experience.
Consultation closes 20 November 2026.