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.
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.
What's Going On?
PWDS Latest
Consultation on draft standards for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians
New PWDS Enhanced Clinical Practice Programme for Pharmacy Technicians – Launching November 2025
PWDS on the Road: APTUK Conference 2025
📢 Induction Event for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme – BOOK NOW!
Pharmacy Latest
Consultation on draft standards for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians
New PWDS Enhanced Clinical Practice Programme for Pharmacy Technicians – Launching November 2025
PWDS on the Road: APTUK Conference 2025
📢 Induction Event for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme – BOOK NOW!
PWDS at APTUK 2025 – Showcasing Leadership in Advancing Pharmacy Technician Practice
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:
