Our functions

Working with Welsh Government, the Performance and Assurance directorate assists NHS Wales organisations to continually improve and sustain their performance against national performance, quality and safety requirements.

Ensuring financial sustainability and delivery, alongside maximising the impact and use of health and social care spending in Wales. 

Delivering Ministerial directions and priorities via the National Clinical Framework, supported by strategic clinical and implementation networks and programmes.

Translating the policy direction and standards set by Welsh Government into action that improves the quality and safety of healthcare in Wales.

Leading the national programme and developing an implementation plan for the delivery of the five goals of planned care. 

Improving safety and outcomes by reducing unwarranted service variation, whilst working towards equity and parity between physical and mental health services. 

The Six Goals Programme oversees delivery of the six policy goals that span the urgent and emergency care pathway.

Co-ordinating the implementation of the Primary Care Model for Wales and working collaboratively with health, social care and other partners and stakeholders.

A new directorate bringing together staff from the Welsh Value in Health Centre as well as staff from Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Cymru (joining in September 2024).

Improving patient outcomes and supporting the planning and delivery of resilient clinical services.