3rd July 2025
Development Bank of Wales supports medtech business aiming to improve patient recovery from repeat joint surgeries with £500,000 equity investment in £810,000 round
Cwmbran-based Amotio has completed a pre-seed funding round of £810,000, led by a £500,000 equity investment from the Development Bank of Wales. The funding will be used to advance technology…
3rd July 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…
2nd July 2025
Over 300 patients benefit as hand surgery in Minor Operating Procedure Rooms expands across the Health Board
More than 300 patients have now undergone successful hand surgery in dedicated Minor Operating Procedure (MOPs) Rooms across the Health Board. In 2023, two MOPs Rooms were established at Wrexham…
2nd July 2025
Bevan Commission launches national programme to Adopt, Spread and Embed healthcare innovations across Wales
The Bevan Commission, supported by Welsh Government, today (02 July) announced the launch of its second “Adopt, Spread & Embed” programme. Building on the success of the initial programme trialled…
30th June 2025
National lung cancer screening programme for Wales will save lives, say health experts
Public Health Wales welcomes plans for a national lung screening programme, which will enable earlier diagnosis and treatment of cancers and ultimately save lives. The Welsh Government’s decision to introduce…
30th June 2025
World’s Largest Ostomy Bag Production Line Set to Transform Production at Eakin Healthcare
Global medical device manufacturer Eakin Healthcare has unveiled the world’s largest ostomy bag production line, marking a major milestone in its £9 million investment at its Cardiff Business Park site….
27th June 2025
Advanced Neurotherapies Centre to lead the charge against neurological disease across the UK
The Advanced Neurotherapies Centre (ANTC) officially launched at the Hadyn Ellis Building in Cardiff, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of brain disease research and therapies. The event celebrated…
27th June 2025
SAIL Databank to power study aiming to spot early cancer diagnosis
A major new study is using data from the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank and is aiming to find a way to identify patients with early signs of cancer…
26th June 2025
Mental health professionals to become Swansea Bay’s first Approved Clinicians
Two mental health professionals are on course to become the health board’s first Multiprofessional Approved Clinicians. Ross Watson and Luke Harris are currently employed as a consultant clinical psychologist and…
26th June 2025
Partnership will boost research and innovation
Hywel Dda University Health Board and Aberystwyth University are extending their partnership to help improve the health and well-being of communities in West Wales after signing a new agreement. Two…
26th June 2025
Cardiff hospital patient turned volunteer wins prestigious national award
David White, a dedicated Patient Befriender Volunteer who is part of our Patient Experience Team with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been honoured with the prestigious Healthcare Volunteer…
26th June 2025
New machines make blood pressure tests more accessible for patients
Patients can now easily check their blood pressure to help identify preventable health conditions thanks to new accessible machines. Neath Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) has invested in multiple blood pressure…
26th June 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board is delighted to achieve the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board is delighted to achieve the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award 2025. The ESR Silver Award recognises employers who have actively demonstrated exceptional support to…
26th June 2025
Applications Now Open: Spread and Scale Academy
Do you have an innovation or solution that’s working well in one place and could make a difference elsewhere? The Spread & Scale Academy is now accepting applications for its next cohort….
26th June 2025
LimestoneGrey – A Practical Guide to Software R&D Tax Claims: Following HMRC’s Guidance
In the med-tech and life sciences sector, software is often integral to innovation. While software that simply supports a larger R&D project (e.g., for basic data capture) can be an…
25th June 2025
Health Technology Wales guidance – Advanced electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing systems (ABVS) during hysterectomy
Health Technology Wales has published new guidance on the use of advanced electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing systems (ABVS) during hysterectomy. According to HTW’s guidance the evidence partly supports the adoption…
25th June 2025
New machines make blood pressure tests more accessible for patients
Patients can now easily check their blood pressure to help identify preventable health conditions thanks to new accessible machines. Neath Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) has invested in multiple blood pressure…
25th June 2025
NHS Wales empowers public with free diabetes prevention and management apps
Three powerful apps are now available to tackle Wales’ growing diabetes challenge – complementing successful face-to-face programme that has already helped more than 10,000 people. NHS Wales has invested in…
25th June 2025
Wales to become world’s first ‘Marmot nation’ to tackle health inequalities
Wales will become a Marmot nation as part of the Welsh Government’s ongoing work to tackle health inequalities. This involves adopting public health expert Sir Michael Marmot’s eight principles, which…
24th June 2025
Medilink UK expands its specialist services provision for the UK life sciences sector
Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life sciences, has recently expanded its specialist services provision to life science organisations across the UK. The expansion of the…