NHS Wales Performance and Improvement

09/10/2026

Stroke survivors, their loved ones and carers will be central to the development of new standards for how they should be supported with their recovery.

Co-production of national Life After Stroke Standards has commenced at an event hosted by NHS Wales Performance and Improvement and the Stroke Association.

The event featured a range of sessions facilitating discussion to identify key life-after-stroke principles important to stroke survivors and their support networks, alongside an inspirational performance by the Stroke of Harmony choir, comprising stroke survivors, carers, loved ones and healthcare professionals.

Introducing the National Life After Stroke Standards is one element of improvements being undertaken in line with the Quality Statement for Stroke, published in February.

The quality statement aims to improve quality-of-life outcomes for people at risk of stroke, those who have had a stroke, their carers, family and loved ones, and the stroke workforce. It was developed with individuals who have expertise of stroke through lived experience.

The new co-produced Life After Stroke standards will be published in 2027.

Find out more 👉 https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/news/nhspinews/survivors-to-co-produce-new-standards-for-life-after-stroke-support/

07/10/2026

Women and girls in Wales are at the centre of improvements being made to the NHS Wales Women’s Health website.

Shaped by feedback from users and emerging trends in women’s health, new features have been introduced to help women access local services, better understand information about their health and take part in research opportunities.

Find out more about the latest improvements and how visitors can continue to help shape what comes next 👩‍💻

👉 https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/our-work/womens-health/wh-news/womens-feedback-drives-new-improvements-to-nhs-wales-womens-health-website/

05/10/2026

A mental health inpatient ward in Ebbw Vale has seen a number of positive changes for both patients and staff by adopting a model known as Safewards, with the wider community offering support in the form of donations and volunteering their time.

This way of working is being rolled out across Wales as part of the Patient Safety Programme, overseen by NHS Wales Performance and Improvement.

Carn Y Cefn ward, managed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is five months into their Safewards journey. The team have been demonstrating how bringing together patient involvement, community support and staff commitment can create meaningful improvements for both patients and ward staff.

Patient feedback has led to ideas such as Golden Tickets, which encourage staff and patients to recognise positive qualities in one another. These steps are helping to build confidence, kindness and stronger relationships across the ward.

Deputy Ward Manager Casey Scriven said: “Safewards works best when it's done with patients, not for patients. We've found that co-production, flexibility, and a willingness to learn through trial and error are key.

“Every ward is different, every patient is different, and the most successful interventions have been those shaped by the people who use them.”

Additionally, the team is developing a creative discharge messages project; inspired by the ward's name, Carn Y Cefn, a local artist has voluntarily painted a mountain-themed mural, and it is hoped that patients will be able to contribute messages of encouragement and hope. The project is expected to become a focal point within the communal area.

17/09/2026

Marking World Patient Safety Day 2026 with our national patient safety plan

🌏It’s World Patient Safety Day 2026 today.

This year the theme is safe care for life.

The focus is on noncommunicable diseases. They’re long term conditions like cardiovascular diseases, cancers and diabetes. Diseases that can affect all ages and often require ongoing care throughout life.

It’s a reminder that earlier this year we published the National Patient Safety plan. It’s the first of its kind for NHS Wales.

You can find out more about the plan in the comments 👇

14/09/2026

📣 Final week to vote!

Voting for the NHS Wales Awards 2026 closes soon.

Take the opportunity to explore the finalist projects and help determine this year's winners.

✅ Discover inspiring initiatives across Wales
✅ Recognise outstanding achievements
✅ Help choose the winners

📅 Voting closes at 5:00pm on Thursday 17 September.

🔗 Vote now: https://nhswales.awardsplatform.com/en_GB/auth/login/zKDYPDBR

03/09/2026

📣 Calling all NHS Wales colleagues!

This is your opportunity to help choose the NHS Wales Awards 2026 winners.

Explore the finalist projects, discover inspiring improvement work taking place across Wales, and vote for the initiatives you believe have delivered the greatest impact.

🔗 Cast your vote today: https://nhswales.awardsplatform.com/en_GB/auth/login/zKDYPDBR

02/09/2026

Looking for practical ideas to improve services, outcomes or patient experience?

Join our Quality Improvement in Action webinar series during National !

Discover NHS Wales award-winning improvement projects and hear how teams have improved outcomes for patients, staff and services.

These short sessions will provide practical examples of how quality improvement methodologies have been used to solve challenges, improve outcomes and transform health and care across Wales.

📅 During 14-18 September

⏱ 30-minute sessions

📝 Register to attend here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/rxu9xsQmv6

21/08/2026

🏠Home is where the heart is for patient receiving remote health monitoring🩷

People living with heart failure across Wales are benefiting from remote patient monitoring, helping them manage their condition safely from home while reducing the need for hospital visits.

Working in partnership with health boards across Wales and virtual care provider Doccla, NHS Wales Performance and Improvement is supporting the rollout of this innovative digital service, which enables patients to record key health measurements at home and securely share them with their specialist clinical team.

Earlier this year, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board became the first health board in Wales to introduce remote patient monitoring across all its heart failure services, supporting patients across Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. The service has since expanded to more health board areas of Wales, including Powys, Betsi Cadwaladr, Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay.

Early results suggest the technology is helping clinicians identify signs of deterioration sooner, adjust treatment more quickly and support patients to manage their condition with greater confidence.

A huge thank you to the dedicated teams making this possible and helping to deliver safe, effective care closer to home for patients across Wales.

Pictured left to right are Rebecca Smith, Lisa Smith, Danielle Gwillym and Chantel Pope from the Cwm Taf Morgannwg heart failure team

23/06/2026

Behind every C. diff case is a person.

Our actions matter:
• Wash hands with soap and water
• Maintain cleaning standards
• Use antibiotics safely

Healthcare staff resources can be found here: https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/prevent-c-diff-protect-patients/

20/06/2026

Looking after your brain is just as important as looking after your body 🧠💙
There are 5 ways to keep your brain healthy. Today we are focusing on trying something new
Watch the video below to find out more!
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