NHS in Wales Course

This course on health services in Wales is designed for field representatives.

Structure and finance

• What is the structure of the health service in Wales?
• What is the political and financial context?
• Who are the key players?
• What are the key differences between the NHS in England and Wales?
• What can I do with this information?

Market access

• What is the role of the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group?
• What is the process around access to medicines in Wales?
• What is the New Medicines Group?
• What is the role of the All Wales Prescribing Advisory Group?
• How can the pharmaceutical industry engage with the AWMSG?
• What is the role of NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) in Wales?
• What can I do with this information?

Policy

• What are the key policies and strategic direction for health services in Wales?
• What are the policies around health and social care integration in Wales?
• What are the key elements of the Healthier Wales strategy?
• What are the key priorities in the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group five-year strategy 2018-2023?
• What can I do with this information?

It gives an overview of the structure of the health service, relevant people and organisations and the financial and political context. It also provides an overview of the most relevant key policies and strategic direction.

Although primarily aimed at those working in Wales, it is also useful for those working elsewhere who want to gain an understanding of how the NHS works in different countries of the UK.

• Who can take the course: Medical representatives
• Course duration: 1 hour
• Certification Duration: 1 year

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