09:30 AM
11:30 AM
29th March
Connects Launch Day
Join the launch where we bring together stories from across NHS Wales. Hear about innovation adoption, collaboration with industry and how Wales has responded to the pandemic.
Introduction and launch
Dr Andrew Goodall,
NHS Wales,
Director General of Health and Social Services and Chief Executive
Delivering a COVID-19 vaccine trial in challenging circumstances
Dr Orod Osanlou,
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board,
Principal Investigator, Vaccine Trials (Wales) Consultant in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and General Internal Medicine
The future of UK clinical research
Carys Thomas,
Welsh Government,
Head of Policy (R&D Division, Health and Social Care)
01:30 PM
03:30 PM
29th March
Showcasing Research
This session showcases some of the exciting research projects taking place across Wales
Long Covid Tracker
Keir Lewis,
Swansea University, Respiratory Innovation Wales,
Professor and Medical Director
James Ingram, Science & Engineering Applications Ltd, Director
Byw Bywyd gyda Phoen / Living Life with Pain - a digital e-learning Pain Management Programme
Dr. Ffion John,
Hywel Dda University Health Board,
Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Lead
Wales Gene Park – How can we help you?
Karen Reed,
Wales Gene Park,
Co-director and Operations Manager
Spectroscopic characterisation of lung cancer sputum. A potential tool for rapid identification of malignancy?
Charlie Brilliant,
Centre for Health and Environmental Management Research and Innovation,
Research Assistant
Evaluation of the neighbourhood district nursery pilots in Wales
Carolyn Wallace,
University of South Wales & PRIME Centre Wales,
Professor Community Health & Care Services & Associate Director
Jo Webber, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Head of Nursing for Primary and Community Division
Rhys Roberts, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Interim Deputy Head of Nursing for Primary and Community Care
Sue Pearce, Powys Teaching Health Board, Head of Nursing
09:30 AM
11:00 AM
30th March
Industry and NHS Collaboration Showcase
Collaboration with industry is a very important part of delivering innovation and change in the NHS. In this showcase we present examples of successful projects and discuss the challenges and strategies for working together.
Phil Webb, Velindre University NHS Trust, Planning and Performance Director
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
30th March
Workshop: The challenges and opportunities of applying a Value Based approach to Procurement and Commissioning
The presentation and panel debate will share experiences, discuss challenges and opportunities for both NHS Wales and Industry partners in establishing true partnerships in order to ensure a value based approach to the procurement of goods, services and solutions.
Adele Cahill, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Assistant Director - Value Based Healthcare
Dr Gareth Roberts, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Assistant Medical Director VBHC, and Consultant Nephrology
Greg Bowen, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Assistant Finance Director
Dr Paul Buss, Powys Teaching Health Board, Director of Clinical Strategy
Claire Salisbury, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Assistant Director Procurement
01:00 PM
02:30 PM
30th March
Workshop: Adopt and Spread
The Bevan Commission, working in collaboration with health organisations, are testing approaches for the adoption and spread of innovation. This workshop will discuss some of the examples from the programme and showcase collaborations with industry.
Rupa Chilvers, Bevan Commission, Programme Lead, Adopt and Spread Innovation
03:00 PM
05:00 PM
30th March
Regulatory Workshop
This event will bring together experts to discuss regulatory strategy, and post-Brexit regulation for developing and distributing health technologies. Advice will be on hand for industry and NHS colleagues to discuss the impact of the new regulations.
Andrew Davidson, MediWales, Life Science Consulting Medtech SME's and Director
Pete Phillips, Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory, Director
Chris Hopkins, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Head of Clinical Engineering
Ed Spearpoint, QAEC, Co-Founder, Director and Quality and Regulatory Consultant
09:30 AM
11:30 AM
31st March
Innovation Showcase
Our third day of events celebrates innovation across NHS Wales and Welsh life science industry.
Patient Powered Safety - what we learned from patients during COVID-19
Chris Subbe,
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board,
Consultant Physician
Using digital resources to engage service users in self-management
Owen Hughes,
Powys Teaching Health Board,
Consultant Psychologist and Head of Pain and Fatigue Management Service
Clinical Engineering, Innovation and Research Centre (CEIR)
Chris Hopkins,
Hywel Dda University Health Board,
Consultant Clinical Scientist, Head of Clinical Engineering
Medical device information collection and electronic management system integration
Rob Salter,
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board,
Clinical Engineering
Regional Collaboration, Innovation, Research, and Opportunity – what’s ARCH up to these days?
Dr Richard Evans,
Swansea Bay University Health Board,
Medical Director & Deputy CEO Swansea Bay UHB
Siôn Charles, ARCH, Head of Strategy and Service Planning
NHS Wales COVID-19 Innovation and Transformation Study
Thomas James,
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board,
Assistant Director – Innovation
11:45 AM
01:00 PM
31st March
Workshop: Innovation Surgery
This session is an open opportunity to talk to the innovation leads within NHS Wales. They will be on hand to offer guidance for industry and NHS/Social Care staff about how to take forwards their innovation in the NHS. Advice will be available about support, events, and funding opportunities.
02:00 PM
03:00 PM
31st March
Workshop: Learning from the pandemic – the NHS Wales COVID-19 Innovation and Transformation Study
We will share insights and analysis from the NHS Wales Innovation study and invite the audience to share their own stories to answer the question – What practical actions can we take to support future change and innovative practice.
Siôn Charles, ARCH, Head of Strategy and Service Planning
Thomas James, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Assistant Director – Innovation
09:30 AM
11:30 AM
1st April
Digital Day
The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of healthcare services, changing how clinicians communicate and support patients to manage their health and wellbeing. During this day we will explore what the next steps for digital healthcare in Wales, looking at the lessons learned through the pandemic, what the creation of the new Digital Health and Care Wales means for us all and finally showcasing the importance of data in underpinning digital transformation with an update on the development of the National Data Resource.
Helen Northmore, Life Sciences Hub Wales, Head of Innovation Adoption – Digital and AI
Next steps for digital health and care
Ifan Evans,
Welsh Government,
Director - Technology, Digital & Transformation
National Data Resource
Paul Howells,
NHS Wales Informatics Service,
Digital Leader, Programmes and Strategy
12:37 PM
12:37 PM
Virtual Networking
All delegates registered for the series of online Connects events can come together for virtual networking. Connect with others from across industry, NHS and academia.
