7th February 2024
Multidisciplinary Clinical Hub at Cardiff Met Offers New Vision for Healthcare Delivery
The next generation of health practitioners are learning their craft at a sector-leading health hub at Cardiff Metropolitan University following a £1.3m investment to create a collaborative clinic space across…
7th February 2024
Celebrating one year of PIRIT
The Public Involvement in Research Impact Toolkit (PIRIT) is marking its first anniversary since its launch. Over the last year, the toolkit has not only transformed the way researchers address public involvement planning…
7th February 2024
“They look forward to our telephone calls” – how telephone psychological support can help reduce depression and loneliness
Depression and loneliness can be prevented with psychological care support delivered via telephone calls, according to a new research study. Participants in the study, called Behavioural Activation in Social Isolation…
4th February 2024
“We don’t want to just firefight” – how a collaborative research study is helping to tackle winter fuel poverty in Wales
Population health and frailty specialists at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board had launched a pioneering research study to help vulnerable populations avoid adverse health conditions brought on by winter…
2nd February 2024
The Bevan Health & Wellbeing Centre in Tredegar opens to patients
We are delighted to announce that the £19m Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Tredegar is now open to patients. The Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre is built on the…
2nd February 2024
Craig’s involvement in research
Following a severe case of COVID-19, Craig Greenstock, a 61-year-old retired NHS worker from Pontypridd, has dedicated his time to help shape a research project aimed at supporting those who faced…
31st January 2024
North Wales prosthetics manufacturer set to hit £1 million in revenue thanks to exports
An award-winning North Wales manufacturer of prosthetic leg covers is on track to hit £1 million in revenue by 2026 thanks to an ambitious export strategy supported by the Welsh…
31st January 2024
Innovate UK KTN: UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4m for innovative projects with Swiss partners in all technologies. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, and…
31st January 2024
Dr Rob Orford OBE named new Chief Executive of Moondance Cancer Initiative
Wales’ most senior healthcare scientist has taken on a new role to help Wales become a world leader in cancer outcomes. Dr Rob Orford, who has been Chief Scientific Adviser…
31st January 2024
Cardiff and Vale College Fast Track Training Programmes
Are you eager to dive into the exciting worlds of digital technology, data analysis or cybersecurity? Join one of Cardiff & Vale College’s Tech Bootcamps to kickstart your career! Fully…
31st January 2024
NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Open Call 3 Now Open
Funding Opportunity: NHS England has announced the third round of the NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Open Call. Applications are invited for innovations or new approaches that will detect cancers earlier and increase…
31st January 2024
Will remote GP consultations transform future primary care?
A survey conducted by the Wales Centre for Primary and Emergency Care Research (PRIME), part of the Health and Care Research Wales funded community, has revealed that people with higher…
29th January 2024
Company Developing ‘Game-Changing’ Diabetes Device Praised by Welsh Shadow Minister
An innovative tech firm developing the ‘holy grail’ in diabetes monitoring has the power to drastically transform the lives of people living with the condition, according to a member of…
25th January 2024
Health Board Employee Gains Essential IT Skills with the Help of an Apprenticeship
A common misconception of work-based learning and apprenticeships is that they can only be undertaken by people coming into a role for the first time. There is also the myth…
24th January 2024
200 first-time mums support baby feeding research trial
Almost 200 first-time mums have volunteered for a research study into whether extra support helps them feed their babies in a way that works for them. ABA-feed, a UK-wide study,…
22nd January 2024
Launch of the Learning for Involvement website
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched a newly upgraded Learning for Involvement site. This website is dedicated to providing learning and development for public involvement…
22nd January 2024
New research aims to improve the wellbeing of sanctuary seekers through physical therapy
A researcher who became separated from her family after she fled Nigeria as a teenager is hoping to improve the wellbeing of other sanctuary seekers through a study funded by Health and…
18th January 2024
New Measures to Support Safe Access to Medical Technology Including AI and Diagnostics
A clear path ahead has been set out for the development of new and robust regulations for medical devices in the UK. The new regulations will put patient safety first…
18th January 2024
Health Minister response to latest NHS Wales performance data, November and December 2023
Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan said: Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated staff the NHS in Wales has coped relatively well under difficult circumstances so…
17th January 2024
Senior Research Fellow named among NHS 75 faces of nursing research
Dr Victoria Shepherd, a member of the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty and Senior Research Fellow (Nurse) at the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University, was named as one of the NHS…