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…
22nd May 2025
Longest waits for NHS treatment fall by two-thirds in 4 months
Long waits for treatments in Wales have fallen by two-thirds in the last 4 months. The latest figures show by the end of March 2025, waiting times of more than…
20th May 2025
International Clinical Trials Day 2025: Life-extending breast cancer treatment available on NHS thanks to Welsh research
This International Clinical Trials Day (20 May 2025), we are sharing the story of Farhana Badat, whose involvement in a groundbreaking clinical trial, led by Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff and…
20th May 2025
International Clinical Trials Day 2025: Welsh teams leading advances in health and care research
To mark International Clinical Trials Day 2025, we’re highlighting the outstanding work of research teams across Wales and celebrating the vital contribution they are making in advancing health and care…
19th May 2025
Update to the commercial agreements for participating NHS and HSC organisations
The commercial agreements and guidance published in December 2023 have been updated by the Four Nations Contracts Leads following feedback from commercial sponsors, CROs and NHS Trusts. The following suite…
16th May 2025
Europe-wide gene therapy trial being delivered in Cardiff
A groundbreaking Europe-wide gene therapy trial, delivered in Wales by the Advanced Neurotherapies Centre, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, could potentially stop the progression of frontotemporal dementia (FTD)…
16th May 2025
Royal Gwent Hospital Makes Welsh History with First Da Vinci Robot Colorectal Surgery
Yesterday marked a proud moment for Wales as Royal Gwent Hospital became the first in the country to carry out colorectal surgery using the advanced Da Vinci surgical robot. Consultant…
16th May 2025
Welsh parks helping children communicate
Symbol based boards have been installed in parks across Wales to help children with speech and language barriers communicate easily. Symbol based boards have been installed in parks across Wales…
15th May 2025
University and NHS Partnership Diverts Medical Waste to Support Study
A pioneering project between the University of South Wales (USW) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has successfully repurposed medical items, saving more than £20,000 and significantly reducing…
15th May 2025
Europe-wide gene therapy trial being delivered in Cardiff
A groundbreaking Europe-wide gene therapy trial, delivered in Wales by the Advanced Neurotherapies Centre, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, could potentially stop the progression of frontotemporal dementia (FTD)…
14th May 2025
Lung cancer patient Craig Maxwell to set sail on a 72-mile row to bring hope to cancer patients across Wales
On the 19th May, Craig Maxwell will begin an extraordinary rowing journey which will take him from Tenby to Cardiff, with the aim of raising £250,000 for QuicDNA Max. The…
12th May 2025
Leri Cancer Unit at Bronglais Hospital officially opens
Bronglais Hospital’s Leri Cancer Unit was officially opened on 10 May 2025 by the team who care for patients with cancer at the Aberystwyth hospital. The £3million unit, funded primarily…
10th May 2025
Additional funding for hospices announced
Hospices will receive additional funding to help them continue to provide vital palliative and end-of-life care. The £5.5 million cash injection, which is in addition to the £3 million uplift…
8th May 2025
Digital transformation set to improve hospital care for patients in Powys
Patients are set to benefit from an exciting digital transformation in Powys, as a significant step forward is taken towards safer and more efficient prescribing and medicines administration in hospitals….
8th May 2025
World-First Wearable Diabetes Monitor Being Developed with EU Funding Boost
A Welsh business is developing a potentially revolutionary way of managing diabetes after receiving funding from the world’s largest research collaboration programme. Afon Technology Ltd is working on a world-first…
8th May 2025
Global Medical Technology Firm Achieves King’s Award for Enterprise
Frontier Medical Group, a global leader in pressure area care solutions, has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The…
8th May 2025
Drone use set to take off at the Welsh Ambulance Service
The Welsh Ambulance Service is to begin using remotely operated drones to survey the scenes of hazardous and challenging incidents. The eyes in the sky will provide specially trained Hazardous…
7th May 2025
New Self-Service Wheelchair System Enhances Accessibility at University Hospital of Wales
The Health Board have commenced a trial to improve access to wheelchairs for patients and visitors who attend the University Hospital of Wales for outpatient appointments or visiting relatives and…
2nd May 2025
National prioritisation exercise shapes £750,000 funding call to improve communication challenges in women’s health
A targeted Health and Care Research Wales funding call is still open for applications, focussing on six priority research topics around improving communication in women’s health, identified in a recent…
2nd May 2025
Using AI and data analysis to tackle drug-resistant epilepsy – Swansea University and King’s College London secure £1.1 million funding
A new research collaboration between Swansea University and King’s College London has been awarded a prestigious Medical Research Council project grant to improve outcomes for people living with drug-resistant epilepsy….