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Networks

National clinical networks in NHS Wales bring together clinicians and other health professionals across Wales, supported by relevant specialist expertise, to improve services and patient outcomes through influencing the commissioning, planning, delivery and development of services.

All national clinical networks in the Collaborative have the following functions:

  • Identifying, defining, documenting, disseminating and keeping under review best practice (from Wales, the UK and internationally)
  • Supporting the planning and commissioning of services within the network’s scope
  • Supporting the implementation of plans for service improvement, locally, regionally and nationally
  • Measuring and reporting on performance, compliance with standards and variation, including through peer review and business intelligence activities (not performance management)
  • Fostering and supporting innovation, including through the management of pilot projects, and supporting the spread of successful innovation from the local to national levels
 
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Wales Cancer Network

The Wales Cancer Network works to improve outcomes and care for cancer patients in Wales. 

Wales Cardiac Network

Welcome to the Wales Cardiac Network  

Critical Care

The Wales Critical Care Network, part of the NHS Wales Health Collaborative, focuses on improving quality of care for critically ill patients throughout Wales.
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Wales Maternity and Neonatal Network

Sharing information for women, their families and the staff involved in maternity and neonatal services across Wales

Wales Mental Health Network

The Wales Mental Health Network supports NHS Wales in the implementation of national strategy and the improvement of mental health outcomes.