South Wales and South West Congenital Heart Disease Network

The South Wales and South West Congenital Heart Disease (SWSW CHD) Operational Delivery Network was officially formed in April 2016, following the publication of the NHSE CHD standards, The Network is funded by, and accountable to, NHS England (NHSE) and hosted by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. We work closely with the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC).

Our Network covers a broad geographical area with a population of approximately 6 million (1 in 100 children are born with CHD). The Network membership is comprised of a range of key stakeholders across the South West and South Wales including commissioners, providers, patients and families.  The membership work together to support children with heart disease and adults with CHD and their families.  Our collective ambition is to improve the quality and equity of care for patients.

The Network’s key objectives, developed following our launch event, in collaboration with stakeholders are:

• To provide strategic direction for CHD care across South Wales and the South West
• To monitor and drive improvements in quality of care
• To support the delivery of equitable, timely access for patients
• To support improvements in patient and family experience
• To support the education, training and development of the workforce within the Network
• To be a central point of information and communication for Network stakeholders
• To ensure it can demonstrate the value of the Network and its activities

To find out more, please visit the CHD Network website: www.swswchd.co.uk