Board Development

This is a programme of development events for chairs and non-officer members of Local Health Boards in Wales  The aim of the programme is to provide the following to board members:

  • an introduction to health and social care in Wales
  • training
  • identification of priority policy areas
  • how to differentiate between the role of the board and that of the executive team
  • background to governance issues
  • objective setting.

Details of the Mental Health Board Development sessions 2010 are below.

Details of previous Board Development sessions can be found in our archive.

Mental Health Board Development

Session One: Where are we going and what do we want to see?
Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, March 30th, 2010

Full Programme

This development session for independent and non-executive board members will give participants an overview of the make up of modern mental health services, and the aims and philosophies that drive them.  Contributions from a varied line-up of speakers will give the third sector and primary care perspective on how we can achieve the standard of service to which we all aspire.


Session Two: Where are we now, how do we chart our journey and how do we know we are getting to the right place?
Mentropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, April 27th 2010

Full programme

This follow-up session will look in more detail at the current situation in Wales.  What are the strengths and weaknesses in existing services?  What are our current expectations and how are we matching up?  By the end of day, participants will be provided with a number of ideas and innovations to take back to their organisations.

To book your place at these events, please contact Sandra Cummings on e-mail or contact 01656 643800.

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