31st 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…
31st 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…
28th March 2025
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…
28th March 2025
ImmunoServ wins the St David Award 2025 for Innovation, Science and Technology
ImmunoServ are absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to have been named the winner in the Innovation, Science & Technology category at St David Awards 2025 – the national awards of…
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…
28th 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…
28th March 2025
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…
27th 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…
27th March 2025
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…
27th March 2025
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…
27th March 2025
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…
27th March 2025
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…
27th March 2025
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…
26th 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…
26th 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…
25th 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…
25th 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…
24th March 2025
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…
21st 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,…
21st March 2025
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…