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…have a possible cancer, but not from an obvious primary site, can be very complicated to sort out. “ “This new service, provided in partnership with our colleagues in Swansea, will ensure that they are assessed in a timely manner so that any further tests can be done quickly, and a treatment plan started as soon as possible” Based in the Pembrokeshire Haematology and Oncology Day Unit at Withybush Hospital, patients referred by their GP will be a…
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…ay, Bangor University and Cardiff University – have assisted more than 150 companies and established 40 short and medium-term collaborative projects. The cross-border initiative teams a Welsh and Irish university with an SME to deliver developments in the life sciences. CALIN support has led to more than 5 million euros of R&D investment from businesses with the creation of 20 new jobs. CALIN’s Strategic Director Professor Steve Conlan, of Swansea…
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…ale. Lizzie Bruen from Cardiff and Vale Health board, who helps mentor the new nurses in their roles also attended. Jo Kitt Endometriosis Nurse from Aneurin Bevan, said: Endometriosis can be a debilitating condition but with the right care we can seriously improve patient’s quality of life. I look forward to working with all the new nurses to share best practices across Wales. The Health Minister added: Historically women’s health services have no…
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…future. NHS Wales Chief Executive Andrew Goodall says: I’m delighted to welcome Sue to Wales and to her new role leading the nursing profession here. This has been – and continues to be – a challenging time for the NHS and I know that Sue is keen to meet the workforce and understand the pressures they are facing so that we can support them as we move into the COVID recovery period. Her broad experience and knowledge will be a great asset to us dur…
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…hed a brand-new set of prize awards to celebrate the achievements of the research community in Wales over the past 12 months. Two new categories have been introduced to this year’s annual awards, alongside our successful Public Involvement Award, which we’ve marked for the last four years. Could you be a Health and Care Research Wales Awards 2021 winner? Impact Award – can you demonstrate how your health or social care research is making a differe…
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…with the launch of a new range on the back of significant investment. The company has released its ostomy pouch range ModaVi after three years of development. The project included a £1m investment in new machinery at Pelican’s Cardiff headquarters. Managing director Stuart Welland said: “We are a leader in the healthcare sector, a trusted partner to our customers, constantly striving to deliver the best possible products and service through inves…
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…ressors are most likely to trigger suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The researchers also discovered the important role that hope for the future can play – along with individuals’ levels resilience – when it comes to coping with these stressors. More than 12,000 people responded to the Wales Wellbeing survey which asked volunteers to share their experiences during the first UK lockdown. The results, which have just been published by journal the Ar…
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…mer portfolio of over 2,500 Welsh businesses as we support them with their commercial funding needs.” Richard Carter, Managing Director of EQ Credit Services, commented: “We are delighted to have been appointed by the Development Bank of Wales to provide them with credit management and servicing provisions. Our market-leading technology will enhance the bank’s services and help to create a vibrant business landscape in the country for 2021 and bey…
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…threatened by pandemics, natural disasters, or other crises. The European Commission launches the project in its Horizon Europe research and development programme as a response to experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with the UK, the initiative brings together public procurers from Italy, Portugal, Spain and Greece who not only see the need for such a novel health planning tool but are also ready to act now. With financial support from t…
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…Institute (HEI) to create and co-fund a new Centre for Adult Social Care Research. Adult social care research, a focus for Health and Care Research Wales, aims to tackle issues such as ageing population and an increase in demand for social care. Health and Care Research Wales will provide up to £3m over five years, funding staff posts to support and develop a research centre which will secure national and international research funding and contrib…