A new study called HARMONIE will investigate the efficiency of a new treatment against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is extremely common in babies and children and can be life-threatening as there is no specific treatment or vaccine for it now. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Spread by coughing and sneezing, RSV affects about 20,000 infants in Wales every year and causes a mild, cold-like illness most of the time. However, in some…

…will be able to study in north Wales and I hope they stay to work in those communities following their studies. This is good news for the students, the people of north Wales and for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and shows the Welsh Government’s commitment to a health service that delivers care as close to people’s homes as possible. The north Wales medical school will be established in a partnership between the Welsh Government, Bangor…

A new study called HARMONIE will investigate the efficiency of a new treatment against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is extremely common in babies and children and can be life-threatening as there is no specific treatment or vaccine for it now. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Spread by coughing and sneezing, RSV affects about 20,000 infants in Wales every year and causes a mild, cold-like illness most of the time. However, in some…

…g three-year plan to continue building on the momentum seen in the Welsh research community in recent years. The new plan, Research matters: our plan for improving health and care research in Wales 2022 – 2025, will be delivered in collaboration with partners including R&D leaders in health boards and the wider NHS, social care, higher education institutions, industry and funders to drive improvements in health and social care research, support ro…

…e introduced across the UK – resulting in the GCP Consolidation session. Researchers will complete the part A GCP elearning to gain their recognised ‘GCP certificate’ then have the option to attend the part B GCP consolidation session, either virtually or via a local face-to-face session. The GCP Consolidation involves practical activities that use real-world study examples to bring the learning to life and provide a greater depth of understanding…

…nd Swansea Bleeding Disorders Centre director said: “Our aim is to deliver comprehensive care for our patients and their families, and to work collaboratively with them. “The new centre has provided the patients and the team with a dignified and calm space, which will undoubtedly result in improved patient care and experience.” Sarah Haines, lead clinical nurse specialist, added: “I am so proud of our team and excited at the service that the new c…

…luned Morgan said: I am delighted to announce funding for women’s health research. Research into women’s health has often been overlooked and underfunded and we know far too little about many conditions that affect women and girls every day, often with debilitating effects. This research will be based upon a prioritisation exercise seeking the views of those with lived experience and health and social care professionals on the issues that matter m…

…nd Wellington Road Pharmacy in Rhyl. The EPS certification in Wales is the latest in a series of pioneering developments by Titan PMR, which in late 2019 became the first PMR system in 15 years to be accredited by the NHS England. Since then, backed by significant funding from Innovate UK, the software has been adopted by hundreds of community and online pharmacies around the country which are jointly dispensing almost 10 per cent of all prescript…