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…c sampling equipment providing even more detailed insights into wastewater testing compared with the methods we originally adopted. Chief Scientific Adviser for Health Rob Orford said: Wastewater monitoring has the potential to be representative of the true levels of COVID-19 in our communities, as it is less affected by changes to community testing policy and whether or not people get tested. We are keen to continue to explore how wastewater can…
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…ssed the Objective Structured Clinical Examination, a practical exam which tests clinical and communication skills. After completing all her exams, Abigail was able to pick her location of choice for midwifery work. Out of the options she was given, Croydon or Swansea, she chose the latter. “I did not want to live in a big city and wanted to be somewhere with fewer interruptions,” she explained. “To me, I feel like I would be safe here in Swansea…
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…ed to announce our pilot accelerators, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council, which will allow spinouts, start-ups, and entrepreneurial minded academics to test their ideas and develop concepts with support from key stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem. The Biomedical Catalyst pilot accelerators will focus on four key themes: Children’s health, FemTech, Microbials and Neurotech, each with their own programme of support from the…
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…factors that lead to long-term positive health and wellbeing based on the latest scientific evidence. Using insights from this framework, the team designed new treatments to support the rehabilitation of people affected by brain injury. This included implementing an eight-week wellbeing group course for patients in Swansea Bay and Bridgend. Zoe said: “In the course, patients explore ways they might grow from, accept and manage difficult emotions,…
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…SEHTA are pleased to offer you a FREE to attend webinar session with IVDeology on an overview of the main points from the UK government’s response to consultation on the future UK Medical Device Regulation. Date: Thursday 29th September 2022 Time: 14:00 – 15:00 (BST) Cost: Free to attend Platform: Webex Click here to find out more….
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…rk will be overseen by Powys Teaching Health Board. SilverCloud Wales is a free online therapy service designed to help people who experience mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress, manage their mental health and wellbeing. Following an all-Wales pilot scheme launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the service has helped people access online mental health support. As we move out of the pandemic the additional funding will expand the service…
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…njoyed from a hospital bed, from home, a friend’s home, a supported living community or a care home. It is free, diverse and inclusive, and provides equity of opportunity, bringing music and joy to those for whom there really is no ‘new normal’. This year, Lleswyl 2022 will highlight (in particular) the following chronic conditions a) neurological conditions (such as Dementia, Parkinsons) b) cardiovascular conditions (e.g. Stroke Association, Yout…
…China. Call opened: 27th June 2022 Deadline to apply: 28th August 2022 The free NICA Healthy Ageing Accelerator programme is targeted at high growth potential companies of any size and from any part of the UK. It will provide expert support to help companies to maximise their business growth including assisting participants to explore the fast-growing China Market. Successful applicants will benefit from 9 weeks of tailored fully funded support fr…