…into the design and the air purification system goes well above current recommendations. Normal wards change the air twice an hour but current requirements, post-pandemic, are for six changes of air per hour. The new unit boasts a rate of 10 air changes per hour with additional, low-level vents to reduce aerosols in the environment. Consultant physician in respiratory medicine, Dr Menzies, said: “We sat down with our design colleagues to see what…

…alate depending on my workload and due to impromptu flare ups. I feel this new guidance will help address the misconception that just because you have pain you need to stop. I also hope it will help people to gain confidence in themselves and find support with setting goals and working towards them. Health Minister Eluned Morgan launched the new guidance at the first Persistent Pain Conference for Wales. She said: Persistent pain can have major im…

…g three-year plan to continue building on the momentum seen in the Welsh research community in recent years, we look back on the successes and challenges of our public involvement work over the last three years, and the valuable lessons we will take into the future. In Autumn 2019, Health and Care Research Wales embarked on a plan to develop a public engagement and involvement strategy and overarching framework for our activities. This action plan…

…or investment will provide infrastructure to enable local authorities to become more research-active with the aim of reducing pressure on NHS services by improving public health. Examples include facilitating research to better understand and introduce interventions to help with drug-related deaths, violent crime, issues facing children and young people, employment, and skills, as well as tackling health inequalities and wider deprivation. For a f…

…wo new independent members to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The new vice chair of the board is Gareth Williams. The two new independent members are Urtha Felda and Caroline Turner. All three appointees bring a wealth of experience and knowledge and will add strength to the board. Recruitment is underway for a permanent chair and three further independent members. These appointments will be announced in due course and will ensure the boa…

…sation is supporting the Wales Cancer Research Strategy, and has created a new research centre for Adult Social Care, as well as funding the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre, which exists to provide evidence synthesis to support decision making by senior clinicians and leaders across the NHS and social care sector in Wales. Additionally, we are working to improve our collaboration with industry partners, and have established a new He…