5th May 2024
Five Welsh midwifery research studies that are leading best practice
This International Day of the Midwife (5 May 2024), we are celebrating the vital role of research midwives across Wales, who spend their days improving midwifery practice and services. Currently,…
3rd May 2024
Founder of internationally renowned research centre hands over the reins
The founding father of an internationally renowned research centre at Morriston Hospital has retired after more than 20 years at the helm. Back in 2003, Professor Adrian Evans established a…
3rd May 2024
Deadline soon for health and wellbeing grant scheme
Funding for projects which contribute to Powys people’s health and wellbeing is available via the Small Health Grants Scheme but the closing date for applications is rapidly approaching. Community groups…
3rd May 2024
Health Secretary congratulates Welsh winners at UK awards
Healthcare professionals from across NHS Wales were awarded for their innovative work, collaboration, and leadership to improve healthcare in Wales and beyond, at the UK’s Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024. Now…
2nd May 2024
Digital System Set to Help NHS Wales Efficiencies
A digital health information and electronic medical record system is set to be rolled out across Wales. InterSystems, a data technology provider dedicated to helping customers solve the most critical…
2nd May 2024
Business ‘Needs to Play a Key Part in Welsh Healthcare Transformation’
Business leaders have met First Minister Vaughan Gething to address ‘mounting fears for the future of healthcare in Wales’. Think-tank the Bevan Commission convened the cross-sector meeting, which it said…
1st May 2024
Health Technology Wales Intensive Family Preservation Programmes
Guidance has been published which supports the adoption of intensive family preservation programmes (IFPP) in Wales. Health Technology Wales, which published the guidance, carries out appraisals of non-medicine health and…
1st May 2024
Health Technology Wales Video Feedback Interventions
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has published guidance on the use of video feedback interventions (VFI) to support children and their families who are at risk of harm. VFIs give parents…
30th April 2024
Medical Products Firm Launches Consultation for Green Manufacturing Hub
A global medical products and technologies company is consulting on plans to create a green manufacturing hub at its South Wales plant. Convatec’s planned project at its manufacturing site in…
29th April 2024
Tech Innovator in the UK 2024
Applications close 14th May 2024. If you are a fast growing scaleup business from early stage to accelerated growth, we invite you to pitch your innovations and present your growth…
24th April 2024
New guide for public contributors’ involvement payment
Do you administer payments for involvement in research? Or are you being offered payment for helping to develop research? Working with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR),…
24th April 2024
Electronic Prescription Service Approved for Use in Welsh Pharmacies
Pharmacies across Wales are gearing up for a new era of efficiency and safety following the first national approval of a system for providing electronic prescriptions. Following successful testing, the…
23rd April 2024
All wards affected by RAAC planks at Withybush now open
All six wards at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest which were closed due to the presence of RAAC planks last year are now open. Six of the Pembrokeshire hospital’s 12 wards…
22nd April 2024
Brainbox Ltd announces a new partnership with Mobile-EEG innovators, mBrainTrain
With the advent of mobile EEG technology, the horizon of neuroimaging is expanding dramatically, empowering researchers to delve into the complexities of brain activity in real-world settings like never before….
22nd April 2024
Navigating the Future of R&D tax credits: An Introduction to the New Merged Scheme and R&D Intensive SME Relief
The introduction of the new merged scheme and the R&D intensive SME relief marks a significant shift in the landscape of R&D tax incentives. The new merged scheme, coming into…
22nd April 2024
Understanding the New Pre-Notification Rule for R&D Tax Credits
The new pre-notification requirement for R&D tax credits is a pivotal update that necessitates early action from companies planning to claim R&D tax credits. Pre-notification involves informing HMRC about your…
22nd April 2024
Public appointment: Social Care Wales
The board of Social Care Wales has made 11 new appointments with one tranche starting in 2024 and another in 2025. Successful candidate name and organisation Social Care Wales board…
22nd April 2024
National Office for Care and Support formally launched
The Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden has welcomed the launch of the new National Office for Care and Support, which marks another important step towards a National Care Service…
19th April 2024
Referrals milestone for NHS Wales’ digital mental health service
NHS Wales’ online mental health support service has hit 30,000 referrals since piloting six years ago. The free service – powered by digital mental health platform SilverCloud – was successfully…
18th April 2024
Cabinet Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data – February and March 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Eluned Morgan said: Despite significant demand on our NHS and some disruption from industrial action NHS staff have worked tirelessly to deliver high-quality…