29th July 2026
Welsh Ambulance Service and Newcastle University begin pioneering new stroke trial
The Welsh Ambulance Service is taking part in a new study aimed at quickly identifying patients with a specific type of stroke. The PRONTO study, in partnership with Newcastle University,…
29th July 2026
Welsh scientists receive funding to better understand breast cancer linked to inherited gene changes
Researchers are working to gain a better understanding of how breast cancers caused by the inherited altered BRCA1 gene survive so they can use this knowledge to develop new treatments,…
29th July 2026
Study finds brain immune cells help limit abnormal activity in Alzheimer’s disease model
Researchers have discovered that microglia – the main immune cells of the brain – play a critical role in maintaining the stability of neuronal networks in Alzheimer’s disease. Crucially, this…
28th July 2026
FTSE100 firm completes multimillion-pound expansion of South Wales manufacturing site
Medical products and technologies company Convatec has completed a multi-year expansion of more than £24m at its manufacturing site in South Wales. A new production line at the Rhymney facility, inaugurated…
28th July 2026
Diagnostic device business appoints trio of directors to the board
A developer of diagnostic devices with bases in Bristol and Chepstow has appointed three new non-executive directors. Among those joining the board of éclateral is Sarah Bolt, chief executive and…
27th July 2026
Craig Maxwell’s fundraising legacy comes full circle with major investment in QuicDNA Max
More than £411,000 raised by Craig Maxwell and supporters across Wales will fund the next phase of research into faster, less invasive cancer diagnostics. The £411,080 investment from the Maxwell…
27th July 2026
Landmark “pill-on-a-thread” cancer screening trial opens in Wales
This article originally featured on Health and Care Research Wales. A landmark clinical trial of a “pill-on-a-thread” test that could help transform the early detection of oesophageal cancer and reduce…
27th July 2026
Landmark 10 year strategy to transform cancer care in Wales
The Welsh Government is taking decisive action on cancer by developing a 10-year National Cancer Strategy to transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease. 10…
27th July 2026
Research Partnership Validates Innovative Same-Day Custom Orthotic Technology
A research partnership between the Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and Kaydiar Ltd has reached a major milestone after an independent…
27th July 2026
British Growth Partnership Fund I Invests in Draig Therapeutics Series B Financing Round
The British Business Bank has invested in Draig Therapeutics as part of its $65 million Series B financing round. This marks the first life sciences investment made by the Bank’s…
24th July 2026
Health Technology Wales: Rapid antigen detection tests for group A streptococcal infections to treat people with a sore throat in the community pharmacy setting
Health Technology Wales has published national guidance recommending that people with a sore throat are offered a test for a bacterial infection in their community pharmacy. Most sore throats are…
24th July 2026
Applications open for ABHI’s 2027 US and Middle East Accelerator Programmes
Applications are now open for the 2027 ABHI US Acceleratorand Middle East Accelerator, offering ambitious UK HealthTech companies the connections, knowledge and practical support needed to grow internationally. Delivered over…
24th July 2026
Health Technology Wales: Epileptic seizure alarms
Health Technology Wales has published new national guidance on the use of wearable and bed-based epilepsy alarm technologies to detect tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy. A tonic-clonic seizure generally…
24th July 2026
New partnership to improve health and reduce inequalities in Wales
A new partnership will address Wales’s most important public health challenges, strengthen collaboration in research, innovation and academic public health towards improving health and reducing inequalities in Wales. Public Health Wales…
24th July 2026
Digital Health EU Funding Scheme Open for Welsh Applications
Welsh companies and organisations will be able to access R&D funding as Wales becomes a regional partner with a major EU scheme, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy,…
24th July 2026
Port-Talbot Headquarted Hybrisan Sold to Eumar Technology
Specialist wound care manufacturer Eumar Technology Limited has acquired Universal Synergistic Holdings Limited, trading as Hybrisan. Chronic, hard-to-heal wounds represent a significant and growing challenge for healthcare systems. The global…
23rd July 2026
Medilink UK Announce New Chair – Sir Andrew Cash
With more than 35 years of senior leadership experience, Sir Andrew Cash OBE GCStJ has made a significant contribution to advancing healthcare delivery through innovation and partnership working at local, regional and…
20th July 2026
LimestoneGrey: From Brilliant Science to Big Business – Reflections from Climb26
Where Ambitious Businesses Came to Scale Faster On Wednesday 1 July 2026, Matthew Jones, Managing Director of LimestoneGrey, was invited to speak at Climb26, the UK’s Festival of Business Growth…
2nd July 2026
New Chief Executive Officer announced for Velindre University NHS Trust
Velindre University NHS Trust is delighted to announce that Carl James has been appointed its new substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Carl is the Interim Chief Executive and has worked…
2nd July 2026
Innovative new prostate cancer treatment rolled out by Velindre Cancer Service
Velindre Cancer Service is rolling out a new, shorter radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, improving patient experience and making better use of treatment time. Extreme Hypofractioned Radiotherapy (EHFRT) is an…