2nd July 2026
New Chief Executive Officer announced for Velindre University NHS Trust
Velindre University NHS Trust is delighted to announce that Carl James has been appointed its new substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Carl is the Interim Chief Executive and has worked…
2nd July 2026
Innovative new prostate cancer treatment rolled out by Velindre Cancer Service
Velindre Cancer Service is rolling out a new, shorter radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, improving patient experience and making better use of treatment time. Extreme Hypofractioned Radiotherapy (EHFRT) is an…
1st July 2026
Transforming treatment for severe ankle arthritis patients
The next generation of ankle implants could change the lives of patients young and old by restoring pain-free mobility, according to an industry-academia team. Their research programme, Engineering Advanced Solutions…
1st July 2026
EIT Health Funding Calls
EIT Health has two funding calls, Transformative Healthcare Instrument 2026 and Innovation Uptake Call, open currently. Key dates Call opens on: 24 June 2026 Call closes on: 16 September 2026…
1st July 2026
Health Technology Wales: Guidance published on cone-beam computed tomography for breast imaging in people with suspected breast cancer
Health Technology Wales has published national guidance on cone-beam computed tomography (CBBCT) for breast imaging in people with suspected breast cancer. CBBCT is a breast imaging technology that can be…
30th June 2026
Welsh healthcare firm relocates to new headquarters – marks 20 years with major expansion
A family-run Welsh healthcare equipment business has moved to new headquarters at an industrial estate having doubled its turnover in its 20th year. Healthcare Matters has relocated to a HQ at Llay…
30th June 2026
University Spin-Outs Share Their Expertise at UK Investment Summit
Three Swansea University spin-out companies were selected to showcase their pioneering work at this year’s UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit in London. The summit brought together leading investors,…
30th June 2026
Powys Teaching Health Board goes live with Better Meds in second Welsh Better go-live
Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has successfully gone live with electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) solution, Better Meds, marking the beginning of a phased digital transformation programme across the…
30th June 2026
£1m investment in new heart and lung machines helps ‘future-proof’ cardiac surgery in Swansea Bay
Patients undergoing major heart surgery are set to benefit from a £1 million investment in new, state-of-the-art equipment at Morriston Hospital. The perfusion department of cardiac surgery has received four…
30th June 2026
Aneurin Bevan Fracture Liaison Service Receives National Recognition for Improving Patient Care
The Aneurin Bevan Fracture Liaison Service has been recognised as a national leader in using healthcare data to improve patient outcomes, receiving two major honours at the Excellence in Clinical…
30th June 2026
Gloves Off campaign cuts plastic waste while strengthening patient care
Over the past year, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has used 4 million fewer disposable plastic gloves, while strengthening infection prevention, thanks to the success of the Gloves Off…
30th June 2026
The All-Wales Medical Genomics Service recognised for their innovation and excellence at the Moondance Cancer Awards
The All-Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) has been recognised for its groundbreaking work in cancer innovation, securing two awards and receiving a further two nominations at the 2026 Moondance Cancer…
29th June 2026
Medilink UK Announce New Chair – Sir Andrew Cash
With more than 35 years of senior leadership experience, Sir Andrew Cash OBE GCStJ has made a significant contribution to advancing healthcare delivery through innovation and partnership working at local,…
11th June 2026
Health Technology Wales Strategic Plan 2026-30
Health Technology Wales (HTW) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan. The plan sets out HTW’s immediate and medium-term goals and objectives for the…
11th June 2026
Medilink UK 2026 Healthcare Business Awards Winners & Runners Up Announced
The prestigious national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2026 will celebrate the achievements of some of the most innovative life sciences organisations in the UK, at the iconic Victoria House,…
2nd June 2026
New urology uploader helps patients get faster, more accurate test results
The urology uploader, developed by DHCW with the support of clinicians, has recently been launched at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. This digital tool allows clinical staff to…
21st May 2026
Health Board joins landmark trial to help hip fracture patients get home sooner and stay independent for longer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is taking part in an exciting national research trial aiming to improve recovery for people who have suffered a hip fracture – helping them return…
21st May 2026
Prince Philip Hospital first in Wales to offer innovative cancer diagnostic procedure
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Prince Philip Hospital has become the first centre in Wales to introduce an innovative cancer diagnosis technique. For patients, the introduction of CryoEBUS is expected…
20th May 2026
Royal Glamorgan Hospital recruits first patients in Wales onto pioneering heart failure trial
The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has marked a significant milestone in cardiac research by recruiting the first patients in Wales to the ME-HF trial, an innovative study aimed at improving care…
20th May 2026
ABUHB leads the way with first-in-Wales procedure to treat hip pain from Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has marked a significant clinical milestone with the successful delivery of a pioneering new procedure at The Grange University Hospital – the first time it…