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Pharmacy Workforce Development South

Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) are a leading NHS Pharmacy Education & Training Provider and regional workforce development team. 

Hosted within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), PWDS work on behalf of South West NHS Hospital Trusts and in partnership with NHS England Workforce, Training and Education to meet the training and development needs of the pharmacy workforce across the South West region.

PWDS programmes are also available to non-NHS organisations within the South West and to the pharmacy workforce across the United Kingdom. 

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PWDS Latest

PWDS Team Showcases Innovation at Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London

PWDS Team Showcases Innovation at Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London

Its a wrap for Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London, 9-10th May 2025! The Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) team had a strong and inspiri…
Clinical Pharmacy Congress London May 2025

Clinical Pharmacy Congress London May 2025

The PWDS team is heading to London!🚗🚗🚗🚗 We will be exhibiting at Clinical Pharmacy Congress on the 9th and 10th of May 2025. Stop by Stand D to …
Pharmacy Support Staff Shares Their Positive Experience Following Completion Of The Final Accuracy Checking Programme

Pharmacy Support Staff Shares Their Positive Experience Following Completion Of The Final Accuracy Checking Programme

🎉 The PWDS Final Accuracy Checking Programme (FACP) has received positive feedback from a recently accredited learner who has successfully completed t…
PWDS Homecare Training Programme – Book Now!

PWDS Homecare Training Programme – Book Now!

🔹 PWDS Homecare Training Programme 🔹 Are you involved in homecare services or looking to upskill in prescription verification and/or validation? Th…

Pharmacy Latest

PWDS Team Showcases Innovation at Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London

PWDS Team Showcases Innovation at Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London

Its a wrap for Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London, 9-10th May 2025! The Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) team…
Virtual Health & Care Careers Information Event South West

Virtual Health & Care Careers Information Event South West

🎓💊 Thinking about starting a career in pharmacy or a career change?Join the NHS England WTE South West Pharmacy Tea…
Clinical Pharmacy Congress London May 2025

Clinical Pharmacy Congress London May 2025

The PWDS team is heading to London!🚗🚗🚗🚗 We will be exhibiting at Clinical Pharmacy Congress on the 9th and 10th of May 202…
Pharmacy Support Staff Shares Their Positive Experience Following Completion Of The Final Accuracy Checking Programme

Pharmacy Support Staff Shares Their Positive Experience Following Completion Of The Final Accuracy Checking Programme

🎉 The PWDS Final Accuracy Checking Programme (FACP) has received positive feedback from a recently accredited learner who has…
PWDS Homecare Training Programme – Book Now!

PWDS Homecare Training Programme – Book Now!

🔹 PWDS Homecare Training Programme 🔹 Are you involved in homecare services or looking to upskill in prescription verificat…

Who We Support

PWDS design, develop and deliver education and training programmes, courses and events for:

NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Partnership

PWDS are proud to partner with NHS England Workforce, Training and Education​ to support the pharmacy workforce across the South West to reach its full potential and maximise its contribution to improving patient care.

South West

Quality Assurance

PWDS training programmes are developed to the highest standard and mapped to appropriate education standards and national frameworks including those provided by:

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