8th November 2023
Bringing a ‘research culture’ to west Wales – by a ‘grumpy’ colorectal surgeon
A consultant colorectal surgeon working at ‘the smallest hospital in the country’ has shared his research passion, and the impact that research can bring at the Health and Care Research…
7th November 2023
‘I feel like I’ve got my life back’ – new research improves quality of life for patients with overnight dialysis
A new research trial is underway at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor aimed at improving the quality of life for adults with kidney disease by conducting overnight dialysis. The Nightlife Study is…
7th November 2023
Written Statement: Appointment of Vice Chair and Independent Members to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services Following an open public appointment process and in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, I am delighted to announce…
6th November 2023
“Help Us Help You get treatment as fast as possible this winter” – Head of NHS Wales
As winter approaches and demand on GPs and emergency care services rises, NHS Wales’ Chief Executive Judith Paget is reminding everyone of the different services available across Wales for quick…
6th November 2023
Levelling the playing field of support: A study of young women with ADHD
Welsh research is showing that there are more girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than previously thought, sparking hope for early diagnosis and timely support for those living with…
3rd November 2023
Simbec-Orion and biotx.ai launch strategic partnership to de-risk early-stage drug development with AI supported clinical trial design
LONDON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Simbec-Orion, a full-service mid-size CRO, and biotx.ai, a developer of AI-enabled causal modelling for drug development, have announced their strategic partnership to bring AI-powered insights…
2nd November 2023
Big business urged to take greater responsibility for public health by Wales’ top doctor
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Sir Frank Atherton, has called on large companies to take greater corporate social responsibility for public health in his 2023 annual report. This year’s…
1st November 2023
NHS Wales, Academia, and Industry Co-creating the Future of Health Technology
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) hosted a symposium last week, on the theme of Co-creating the Future of Health Technology. The CATALYSE…
31st October 2023
Value-Based Supply: a critical requirement for Value-Based Heath Care
At the Value-Based Health and Care (VBHC) Academy at Swansea University we believe that for a Health System to be value-based, all the different parts of the ecosystem need to be…
31st October 2023
£100 Million Fund to Capitalise on AI’s Game-changing Potential in Life Sciences and Healthcare
A new mission announced by the Prime Minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges of our generation. In a recent speech,…
31st October 2023
GP Leaders Issue Stark Warnings about the Future of General Practice in Wales
Contract negotiations between Welsh Government, NHS Wales and BMA Cymru Wales’s GP Committee (GPC Wales) have ended without resolution, leading to a stark warning on the future of General Practice…
30th October 2023
Co-production with young people: TRIUMPH youth advisory group
A public involvement group funded by Health and Care Research Wales was recently involved in a UK wide project with young people co-producing a study into youth mental health and…
30th October 2023
Creo Medical Prepare to Launch New UltraSlim Device 18 Months Ahead of Schedule
EU regulatory pathway for launch earlier than originally planned, following guidance from notified body. Speedboat UltraSlim, benefiting from the next phase of Creo’s technology miniaturisation, is compatible with all major…
27th October 2023
Wales at the forefront of lung cancer diagnosis research
An award-winning new study funded by Health and Care Research Wales has the potential to revolutionise the way lung cancer is diagnosed in Wales and accelerate treatments. The QuicDNA study,…
27th October 2023
Commercial study set up times reduced by a third, according to new data
New data from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) shows that the National Contract Value Review has significantly reduced the time it takes to set up commercial studies in…
26th October 2023
Innovative 3D lung model could hold key to breast cancer spread
An innovative three-dimension (3D) lung model could hold the key to how breast cancer spreads within the human body, thanks to a study funded by Health and Care Research Wales….
25th October 2023
“We are delighted with the progress of the Basic Income pilot scheme and hearing about the positive impact on those taking part,” says Minister
Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has praised the progress and uptake of the Basic Income pilot scheme after meeting care leavers taking part in the innovative…
24th October 2023
New distribution centre for healthcare firm
Eakin Healthcare has opened a new distribution centre in Cardiff, taking its employee base in the city close to 250. The 81,905 sq ft facility on Brindley Road in Leckwith…
24th October 2023
Become a Bevan Fellow
Applications are now open to become a Bevan Fellow as part of the Bevan Commission. Bevan Fellows are health and care professionals, clinicians, managers, and doctors in training who want…
24th October 2023
Health Minister thanks GPs for helping tackle the 8am bottleneck
The Health Minister has thanked GPs for progress made in tackling the 8am bottleneck and making it easier for people to get appointments. But the Minister said more needs to…