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| Formation | 1 April 2004 |
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| Headquarters | Rhydycar Business Park, Merthyr Tydfil |
Region served | Wales |
Chief executive | Alun Jones [1] |
Staff | 87 FTE (2022/23) |
| Website | Official website |
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The function of this body is to implement the healthcare priorities of the Welsh Government, in particular the Quality and Improvement Strategy of NHS Wales. [2]
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