1. Congenital Heart Disease Network – South Wales and South West
Network Board Meeting
6th December 2016

2. National Context Update
NHS England Consultation
NHS England Implementation Symposia
BCCA / CRG Challenge on Intervention Standards
Achieving the 2021 Standards

3. Network Work Plan Timings

4. Achievements to Date Network Presence: Launch event
Appointed David Mabin to Chair
Site visits [5 of 13], self-assessments [Plymouth & Swindon outstanding]
Governance:
Signed off TORs/ commitment from commissioners
Bristol independent review actions: – Wales – England joint working, and benchmarking UHB against all national centres
Communications & Engagement - website, newsletter, events zoo

5. Achievements to Date ACHD protocols Training & Education:
ACHD training day & survey of knowledge
Community nurse day
Service Provision / Operational Issues:
Truro demand & capacity work
Image sharing Wales
Gloucester – Cheltenham amalgamation- what’s the view on the ground?
Plymouth appointment Luisa
Swindon request for new patient work
Job planning guidance

6. Upcoming Network Activity
Site visits:
Bridgend Dec 16
Taunton Feb 17
Swindon Jan / Feb 17
Plymouth Jan / Feb 17
Network listening events – Gloucester 21st March 17 (TBC), 2 others to be arranged (Wales)
Future board dates:
• Wednesday 15th March 17
• Tuesday 13th June 17