6th February 2023
New report highlights essential role of research nurses and midwives across Wales
There are at least 265 research nurses and midwives across Wales, across all areas of healthcare, reveals a landmark new report by a group of NIHR 70@70 Senior Nurse &…
6th February 2023
Study to support people living with long Covid
The Long Covid Personalised Self-management support co-design and Evaluation (LISTEN) study will evaluate the effectiveness of a new self-management support programme, co-designed by people living with long Covid. Participants will…
3rd February 2023
SBRI Challenge: Changing the Way We Deliver Emergency Care
There is an exciting opportunity to work with the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) and Health Boards within Wales to reduce the unprecedented demand on both ambulances and Urgent…
2nd February 2023
Plan to address NHS workforce challenges
The Welsh Government has today set out its plans to address the challenges of staffing the Welsh NHS. The National Workforce Implementation Plan has been published in response to the…
2nd February 2023
Velindre Cancer Centre launches artificial intelligence chatbot RITA
The innovation team at Velindre Cancer Centre has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to support patients, their loved ones, and members of the public. RITA is the world’s first…
1st February 2023
New study to help save infants’ lives launches at UHW Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital
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…
1st February 2023
Life Sciences Hub Wales Stakeholder Survey is now live
Life Sciences Hub Wales have launched their 2023 stakeholder survey and are encouraging feedback across colleagues in industry, academia, health, social care, and others who have links to the life…
27th January 2023
£86 million investment to improve cancer radiotherapy services for South Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced more than £86 million for new cancer treatment facilities, equipment, and software. The investment is part of a long-term programme in southeast Wales…
26th January 2023
Advanced Paramedics reducing hospital admissions
Advanced Paramedics Practitioners (APP) across Wales are helping to treat more people in the community and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Data from the Welsh Ambulance Service shows that up to…
26th January 2023
New north Wales medical school to start training Wales’ future doctors
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced the Welsh Government will be funding up to 140 medical student placements each year at the new north Wales medical school. The new medical…
26th January 2023
Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice on the 2023 COVID-19 vaccination programme Written Statement
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is an independent expert advisory committee, which advises United Kingdom health departments about immunisation, making recommendations about vaccination schedules and vaccine safety. As part of its ongoing review of…
26th January 2023
Eliminating TB in Wales – Eluned Morgan MS Written Statement
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially fatal disease with major health and social consequences for those affected. It contributes to increasing health inequalities in already deprived populations, and each infectious case…
26th January 2023
Vulnerable people to receive more personalised care through new pilot scheme
It can be distressing for vulnerable people being admitted to or discharged from hospital, therefore a new Red Bag pilot scheme has been launched to ensure they have all the…
26th January 2023
Funding to increase allied health professionals and access to community-based care
On the 24th January Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced £5m to increase the number of allied health professionals (AHPs) and increase access to community-based care to help people remain active…
26th January 2023
Fujifilm Completes Asset Purchase Agreement of Inspirata, Inc.’s Digital Pathology Business
Company establishes new dedicated digital pathology division of its Medical Informatics business Lexington, Mass. – January 25, 2023 – Fujifilm has completed its asset purchase of Inspirata, Inc.’s digital pathology…
24th January 2023
Funding to increase allied health professionals and access to community-based care
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today, 24th January, announced £5m to increase the number of allied health professionals (AHPs) and increase access to community-based care to help people remain active…
23rd January 2023
Fujifilm Europe supports World Cancer Day
Fujifilm Europe has announced its partnership with World Cancer Day, an initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the largest and oldest international cancer organisation dedicated to…
22nd January 2023
Congratulations to Professor Ceri Battle
A pioneering researcher has been congratulated after becoming an Honorary Professor in Trauma and Emergency Care with Swansea University – the first woman in Wales, and only the fourth in…
20th January 2023
New appointment for Morriston Hospital researcher is a first for women in Wales
A pioneering researcher whose work on chest trauma has had a global impact has scored a first-in-Wales appointment. Morriston Hospital-based Ceri Battle has become Honorary Professor in Trauma and Emergency…
20th January 2023
Olympus recognised as a Top Employer 2023
Gyrus Medical Ltd, An Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe Company is recognised as a Top Employer 2023 in Cardiff, UK. The 2023 Top Employers have been announced and OTSE UK has…