27th June 2025
SAIL Databank to power study aiming to spot early cancer diagnosis
A major new study is using data from the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank and is aiming to find a way to identify patients with early signs of cancer…
26th June 2025
Mental health professionals to become Swansea Bay’s first Approved Clinicians
Two mental health professionals are on course to become the health board’s first Multiprofessional Approved Clinicians. Ross Watson and Luke Harris are currently employed as a consultant clinical psychologist and…
26th June 2025
Partnership will boost research and innovation
Hywel Dda University Health Board and Aberystwyth University are extending their partnership to help improve the health and well-being of communities in West Wales after signing a new agreement. Two…
26th June 2025
Cardiff hospital patient turned volunteer wins prestigious national award
David White, a dedicated Patient Befriender Volunteer who is part of our Patient Experience Team with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been honoured with the prestigious Healthcare Volunteer…
26th June 2025
New machines make blood pressure tests more accessible for patients
Patients can now easily check their blood pressure to help identify preventable health conditions thanks to new accessible machines. Neath Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) has invested in multiple blood pressure…
26th June 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board is delighted to achieve the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board is delighted to achieve the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award 2025. The ESR Silver Award recognises employers who have actively demonstrated exceptional support to…
26th June 2025
Applications Now Open: Spread and Scale Academy
Do you have an innovation or solution that’s working well in one place and could make a difference elsewhere? The Spread & Scale Academy is now accepting applications for its next cohort….
26th June 2025
LimestoneGrey – A Practical Guide to Software R&D Tax Claims: Following HMRC’s Guidance
In the med-tech and life sciences sector, software is often integral to innovation. While software that simply supports a larger R&D project (e.g., for basic data capture) can be an…
25th June 2025
Health Technology Wales guidance – Advanced electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing systems (ABVS) during hysterectomy
Health Technology Wales has published new guidance on the use of advanced electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing systems (ABVS) during hysterectomy. According to HTW’s guidance the evidence partly supports the adoption…
25th June 2025
New machines make blood pressure tests more accessible for patients
Patients can now easily check their blood pressure to help identify preventable health conditions thanks to new accessible machines. Neath Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) has invested in multiple blood pressure…
25th June 2025
NHS Wales empowers public with free diabetes prevention and management apps
Three powerful apps are now available to tackle Wales’ growing diabetes challenge – complementing successful face-to-face programme that has already helped more than 10,000 people. NHS Wales has invested in…
25th June 2025
Wales to become world’s first ‘Marmot nation’ to tackle health inequalities
Wales will become a Marmot nation as part of the Welsh Government’s ongoing work to tackle health inequalities. This involves adopting public health expert Sir Michael Marmot’s eight principles, which…
24th June 2025
Medilink UK expands its specialist services provision for the UK life sciences sector
Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life sciences, has recently expanded its specialist services provision to life science organisations across the UK. The expansion of the…
23rd June 2025
People across Wales urged to sign up to biggest-ever health research campaign
The nation’s biggest-ever health research recruitment campaign push – to sign up to 1.5 million people to the Be Part of Research register – launched Monday 16 June. People across…
23rd June 2025
Welsh researchers honoured in King’s Birthday Honour’s list
Two Welsh researchers have been honoured for their pioneering contributions to their fields in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. Iain Whitaker, Chair of Plastic Surgery at Swansea University Medical…
23rd June 2025
Strategic action plan to boost research by nurses, midwives and allied health professions in Wales
A new research plan for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals has been launched today. Commissioned by the Welsh Government, the plan is designed to strengthen research across these professions…
23rd June 2025
Delivering the UK Industrial Strategy: A Welsh Life Sciences Perspective
The UK Government has published its new Industrial Strategy plan today, highlighting the importance of the life sciences sector in Wales and across the UK. In response to the announcement,…
23rd June 2025
Upgrading Wales’ ambulances
Modern ambulances will be responding to emergency 999 calls across Wales, thanks to £22.45 million investment by the Welsh Government. More than 140 new ambulances and vehicles will be part…
23rd June 2025
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board delivering QuicDNA lung cancer study
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board researchers are currently running a research study which aims to improve lung cancer diagnostics to guide therapy and shorten the time before a patient…
20th June 2025
Strategic action plan to boost research by nurses, midwives and allied health professions in Wales
A new research plan for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals has been launched today. Commissioned by the Welsh Government, the plan is designed to strengthen research across these professions…