9th June 2025
Carer’s education programme helps to “bridge the gap” of life after stroke
Carers of people who have experienced a stroke were invited to a carers education programme to increase their understanding and confidence in looking after their loved one – and themselves….
7th June 2025
GPs trained to spot endometriosis earlier
GPs across Wales are being trained to recognise the symptoms of endometriosis earlier, to help improve women’s care and diagnosis. One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis in Wales –…
6th June 2025
Barry woman becomes first patient in Wales to receive life-prolonging drug treatment for terminal breast cancer
A woman from Barry who was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer has become the first patient in Wales to receive a life-prolonging drug treatment following a groundbreaking clinical trial supported…
5th June 2025
Minister for Children and Social Care visits UHL to find out more about award-winning animation
Colleagues in Podiatry welcomed a special visitor to University Hospital Llandough in May. Dawn Bowden, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Children and Social Care, spent the morning at the Children’s…
5th June 2025
Evidence Centre awarded grant to develop better public involvement in fast-paced research
A new study led by the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre aims to improve the way members of the public are involved in rapid research, a method which…
5th June 2025
Job Vacancy: Health Innovation West of England – Associate Director – Strategic Partnerships and Delivery
Associate Director – Strategic Partnerships and Delivery Contract: permanent Band: NHS Agenda for Change 8c Salary: £74,290 to £85,601 a year, dependent on experience Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025…
5th June 2025
M-SParc and Life Sciences Hub Wales Forge Strategic Partnership to drive Innovation in Health and Life Sciences
M-SParc and Life Sciences Hub Wales are proud to announce a new and exciting partnership, to accelerate innovation in health and social care in Wales. This new collaboration will connect…
4th June 2025
Health and Care Research Wales announces appointments of Wales Specialty Leads in three specialty areas
Health and Care Research Wales is pleased to announce the appointments of four Wales Specialty Leads in three specialty areas: cardiovascular, palliative care and public health. Cardiovascular – Dr Daniel…
3rd June 2025
Bronglais thrombosis prevention team wins top national award
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth has won a prestigious national award in recognition of work by teams across all departments in lowering the risk of thrombosis…
3rd June 2025
Smart technology to help people stay at home
Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer. The technology includes voice-activated devices and smart speakers,…
3rd June 2025
Smart technology to help people stay at home
Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer. The technology includes voice-activated devices and smart speakers,…
3rd June 2025
Medilink UK National Awards Winners Announced
The prestigious national Medilink UK National Awards 2025 will celebrate the achievements of some of the most innovative life sciences organisations in the UK, at the iconic London Institute for…
2nd June 2025
Public voices in research: celebrating public involvement during Volunteers’ Week
Volunteers’ Week is a national celebration of the millions of people across the UK who give their time to help others. It’s a time to say thank you – to…
2nd June 2025
Study leads to new testing guidelines for adults with diabetes in Wales
To mark Diabetes Awareness Week (9-15 June), Health and Care Research Wales is celebrating the success of an internationally-acclaimed research study led by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which has…
30th May 2025
“I wanted to see the impact research could have on a larger scale” – Dr Thomas Purchase on helping parents be heard
Dr Thomas Purchase, a GP and a Health and Care Research Wales National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Doctoral Fellow, is inviting parents, guardians and caregivers to help shape his research,…
30th May 2025
SAIL Databank praised for role in award-winning research
SAIL Databank, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, has been praised for its support and involvement in research carried out by the Population Data Science (PDS) team at Swansea…
30th May 2025
Swansea-led project could transform clot treatment
Researchers are developing a cutting-edge blood test that measures clot formation and breakdown from a single sample, which has the potential to improve patient treatment and reduce pressure on the…
30th May 2025
ATiC and TriTech Complete Project with CanSense to Advance Early Cancer Detection Test
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC), based at our Swansea Waterfront campus, and its partner, Hywel Dda University Health Board’s TriTech Institute, have…
29th May 2025
Award-winning TRACHEShub App launches to support tracheostomy care across Wales
On Sunday 11th May, children with tracheostomies and their families from across South Wales came together for an afternoon of face painting, balloon modelling and the launch of the new…
23rd May 2025
New Research on Long-Covid Offers Hope for Patients Living with Condition
A new clinical study from Cardiff Metropolitan University – in collaboration with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) – has highlighted new biomedical insights into long-Covid. The researchers say…