The All Wales Therapeutics & Toxicology Centre (AWTTC) and Health Technology Wales form a united approach to offer expert advice and guidance to healthcare providers.
The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further secure a close working relationship. The alliance brings mutual benefits including shared learnings and insights into key processes.
Dr Susan Myles, Director of Health Technology Wales, said: “With Health Technology Wales’ remit relating to non-medicine health technologies and AWTTC’s remit relating to medicines, our collaboration on national priority areas is a natural step in our work to improve the quality of care in Wales.”
AWTTC is a leading authority on therapeutics and toxicology, aiming to create a healthier, better informed Wales. The work carried out by AWTTC involves the delivery of a portfolio of services including medicines optimisation, medicines safety, education and prescribing analysis. AWTTC provide pharmaceutical, clinical and health economics support with the multi-disciplinary team working to improve health outcomes for patients. AWTTC also has representation on several of Health Technology Wales’ groups including the Appraisal Panel.
Health Technology Wales is a national body set up in 2017 to work with partners across health, social care and the technology sectors to deliver a strategic approach to the identification, appraisal and adoption of new health technologies. Their remit covers any health technology that isn’t a medicine, such as medical devices, surgical procedures, psychological therapies or tele-monitoring.
Through the Memorandum of Understanding the two organisations will be provided with staff development opportunities and enhanced access to; centres of excellence, peer groups, national and international networks.
The appraisal functions of both organisations will benefit from two-way ‘critical friend’ peer reviews and quality assurance processes. Staff will also receive methodological advice from their peers, drawing on the respective strengths of each organisation.
For more information about Health Technology Wales visit: www.healthtechnology.wales