Driving pharmacy training and workforce development

Pharmacy Workforce Development South

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

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.Β 

What's Going On?

PWDS Latest

CDAO MASTERY (22 July and 30 September 2025)

CDAO MASTERY (22 July and 30 September 2025)

πŸ”†πŸ”†πŸ”† NEW SPECIAL OFFER πŸ”†πŸ”†πŸ”†For bookings from NHS Organisations: Make a booking for July or September and receive a second booking at half price! For …
πŸ“’ New Induction Dates Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

πŸ“’ New Induction Dates Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

πŸ“’ New Induction Dates for 2025 Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme We’re exci…
Introducing the PWDS Newsletter: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

Introducing the PWDS Newsletter: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

We’re excited to launch the official PWDS Newsletter! Your new go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and stories from PWDS and across the Sou…
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…

Pharmacy Latest

CDAO MASTERY (22 July and 30 September 2025)

CDAO MASTERY (22 July and 30 September 2025)

πŸ”†πŸ”†πŸ”† NEW SPECIAL OFFER πŸ”†πŸ”†πŸ”†For bookings from NHS Organisations: Make a booking for July or September and receive a second booki…
πŸ“’ New Induction Dates Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

πŸ“’ New Induction Dates Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

πŸ“’ New Induction Dates for 2025 Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Trainin…
Introducing the PWDS Newsletter: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

Introducing the PWDS Newsletter: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

We’re excited to launch the official PWDS Newsletter! Your new go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and stories fro…
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

πŸŽ“πŸ’Š Thinking about starting a career in pharmacy or a career change?Join the NHS England WTE South West Pharmacy Tea…

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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