28th March 2025
From canteen workers to consultants: Research Champions driving a culture of research in ABUHB
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) Research Champions initiative is driving a culture of research from canteen workers to consultants. Research Champions are already playing a crucial role and giving...
Read more28th March 2025
Remote monitoring technology goes live to improve patient care in Wales
A NEW remote monitoring initiative designed to enhance patient care across Wales has now gone fully live. The project, led by the SBRI Centre of Excellence in partnership with the Welsh Ambulance...
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New ratings system for care services launches in Wales
A new inspection ratings system for care services in Wales comes into force on 1 April to help ensure people receive the best possible care. Ratings will help people better...
Read more27th March 2025
Health and Care Research Wales has welcomed the launch of the first five year strategy on Research and Innovation for Healthcare Science Professionals in NHS Wales
Health and Care Research Wales has welcomed the launch of the first five year strategy on Research and Innovation for Healthcare Science Professionals in NHS Wales. The strategy, developed by the...
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Should antibiotics be prescribed to patients during skin cancer surgery to prevent infection?
A new study aims to show whether antibiotics should be prescribed to patients at the time of skin cancer surgical removal to reduce the risk of wound infection. Researchers in...
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Empowered by research: Sophie becomes the first person with cystic fibrosis to row the Atlantic
Brave cystic fibrosis patient Sophie Pierce, who has been under the care of a specialist research team for more than a decade, has made history by becoming the first person...
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New guidelines ensure patients are hydrated and happier with surgical and anaesthetic experience
Swansea Bay patients are now reaping the benefits of a change in fluid consumption guidelines before surgery – helping them to be better hydrated and happier following their procedure. Previous...
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Call for Expressions of Interest to be members of the WCRC/CReSt Steering Committee
A Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC)/CReSt Steering Committee is being set up, to meet twice per year to offer expert advice and strategic input both to WCRC activities and wider...
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Bevan Commission to host Spring Summit as Wales faces “turning point” for health and care
As Wales stands at a critical juncture for the future of its health and care system, the Bevan Commission will host the Sir Mansel Aylward Spring Summit on Wednesday, March...
Read more26th March 2025
TrakCel Targets US Expansion following Record-Breaking Sales Growth
Cardiff-based cell orchestration company, TrakCel, is set to see a multi-million dollar boost to its turnover after acquiring a string of new clients in the US off the back of...
Read more26th March 2025
New Dataset Utilises SAIL Databank to Improve Linkage of Some of the Most Vulnerable Children in Wales
A team of researchers from Population Data Science at Swansea University have developed a novel algorithm that enhances the availability to link administrative data from some of the most vulnerable...
Read more25th March 2025
Hywel Dda midwife team win prestigious national awards
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Maternity and Neonatal Risk and Governance Team have won three awards at the 2025 UK MUM (Maternity Unit Marvels) Awards™ in recognition of the role...
Read more25th March 2025
Senedd votes on new rules promoting foods linked to obesity
New rules about how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted and displayed in larger shops and online have been passed by the Senedd. The...
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A foundation for stronger research
Getting input from the members of the public, especially from people living with the health issues being researched, is one of the most important ways to make research relevant and...
Read more21st March 2025
Health boards partner with online mental health service
Six of Wales’ seven health boards now have direct referral pathways to SilverCloud’s online mental health platform as the service continues to expand. SilverCloud Wales offers a suite of guided,...
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Nutrition and Dietetics service retains top nutritional screeners award
For the fourth year running, Hywel Dda University Health Board’s (UHB) nutrition and dietetics service, in collaboration with community-based frailty nurses and Therapy Assistant Practitioners, has received high praise for its...
Read more20th March 2025
Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: January and February 2025
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data. Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, said: I am pleased...
Read more19th March 2025
New infrastructure to support Health and Social Care innovation in Wales
Health and Social Care Innovation Wales (HSCIW) is a range of new innovation infrastructure launched on 12th March 2025. HSCIW has been developed by leaders across the health and social...
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Discover Your Role 2.0 webinar advances public involvement in Welsh research
Health and Care Research held a webinar on February 19 which marked a key milestone in Discover Your Role 2.0, our four-year plan to improve public involvement in Welsh research....
Read more19th March 2025
Pioneering health data linkage: Professor Ronan Lyons’ impactful career
In the rapidly evolving field of health data science, Professor Ronan Lyons stands as an international leader. He was awarded an OBE in 2021 for services to research, innovation and...
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