9th November 2022
Research matters: our plan for improving health and care research in Wales
The draft Health and Care Research Wales Plan for 2022-2025 has been shared online in order to highlight key initiatives underway, outline future planned activities and provide the opportunity for comment prior...
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Audiology service transformation means quicker specialist access for patients
A major transformation of Swansea Bay’s primary care audiology services will deliver quicker specialist access for patients all across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, and help free up GP time....
Read more8th November 2022
Award Finalist’s Healthcare’s Remedy from “Trailblazing” Apprentices
An industry-leading apprenticeship programme is producing the next generation of specialist healthcare professionals to meet the future challenges posed by an ageing Welsh population. With 15,000 staff, Cwm Taf Morgannwg...
Read more8th November 2022
Three Year Plan Launched to Transform Pharmacy in Wales
Updated goals for the pharmacy profession have been published, as the transformation of pharmaceutical care in Wales continues. The Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee’s vision for pharmacy, Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales, was...
Read more7th November 2022
Health and Care Research Wales conference 2022
Our 8th annual conference took place on 13 October 2022 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The theme of this year’s event was Where would we be without research? We showcased...
Read more2nd November 2022
Pay Rise and New Contract for GPs in Wales
Health Minister, Eluned Morgan, has announced a new contract agreement with GPs in Wales, which will deliver the most significant reform of the contract since 2004. It includes a new...
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Design Reality wins 6th award this year
The STEM Sustainability Award was presented to Dan McMurray representing Design Reality at a special awards ceremony in Cardiff on Thursday 27th October. This award was given in recognition of...
Read more1st November 2022
Life-saving cardiac responder app is back
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has partnered with a life-saving app that lets first aiders know when there is a cardiac arrest in their area. The GoodSAM app uses GPS technology to alert trained...
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Design Reality Win the Sustainability Award!
They’ve won another award! The STEM Sustainability Award was presented to Dan McMurray representing Design Reality at a special awards ceremony in Cardiff on Thursday 27th October. The new award, the STEM Sustainability...
Read more28th October 2022
Pharmaceutical Company Strikes Gold with Award-Winning Apprentice
Global pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging services company PCI Pharma Services struck gold when apprentice laboratory analyst Evan Coombs joined the business through the Aspire Blaenau Gwent Shared Apprenticeship Programme. Evan,...
Read more28th October 2022
12-Month Extension to the Implementation of the Future Medical Device Regulations
The future Medical Device Regulations is a substantial reform of the current framework as outlined in the government response. The government is committed to ensuring that there is a proportionate...
Read more25th October 2022
New Chairman appointed at GS Verde Group
Specialist merger and acquisition advisory business GS Verde Group has appointed Gavin Johns as its new Chairman, as the Group embarks on the next phase of its acquisition and growth...
Read more24th October 2022
New vaccination plan to build on success of world-leading COVID-19 programme
Digital vaccination records and simplified booking systems are among some of the changes set out in a new plan to increase the take up of vaccinations across Wales. The plan,...
Read more21st October 2022
Relieve your joint pain at home: a new study investigating the benefits of an online physio programme
In Wales, approximately 1 in 3 people suffer with muscle, joint and soft tissue pain with back issues and knee osteoarthritis being the most common. Researchers at Cardiff University have launched a...
Read more20th October 2022
Roche launches next generation of rapid antigen tests
Roche has launched its next-generation portfolio SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (“2.0”) for self-testing and professional use in countries accepting the CE mark. Covid-19 In doing so, Roche builds upon its...
Read more20th October 2022
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
A statement on current NHS waiting times. A Welsh Government spokesperson said: Progress continues to be made on the longest waits and we have seen a reduction in the number...
Read more20th October 2022
Proposed changes to legislation on social care and continuing health care
Open consultation. The Welsh Government is considering some changes to the law, to improve social care and continuing NHS healthcare. Proposals include legislation to eliminate profit from the care of...
Read more20th October 2022
Funding competition Partner selection for future Launchpads
The expression of interest of future launchpad opportunities is now open on the Innovation Funding Service. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is inviting local place leadership in...
Read more20th October 2022
Health Technology Wales has published guidance on a type of heart surgery
Health Technology Wales has published guidance on a type of heart surgery that can be used to prevent blood clots in adults with atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is an irregular...
Read more20th October 2022
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
A statement on current NHS waiting times. A Welsh Government spokesperson said: Progress continues to be made on the longest waits and we have seen a reduction in the number...
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