News > September > 2019
EKF Diagnostics opens new R&D facility in UK
Special Projects Laboratory opened in EKF’s Cardiff HQ to develop new applications in non-core markets and support other global diagnostics R&D facilities EKF Diagnostics’ new R&D laboratory at its Cardiff headquarters EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitrodiagnostics company, announcesthat it has opened a new Research & Development facility at its Cardiff, UK headquarters. The new…
Community Foundation Wales Keeping £10m Investment Local with Brewin Dolphin
Community Foundation Wales have appointed local investment firm Brewin Dolphin to manage £10 million of their charitable funds that support community groups in Wales. The specialist Cardiff-based charity team at Brewin Dolphin have been selected to work with Wales’ independent charitable foundation to help grow their endowment funds. This comes as Community Foundation Wales celebrates…
New director of Health and Care Research Wales appointed
We are excited to announce that Professor Kieran Walshe has been appointed as the new director of Health and Care Research Wales. Professor Walshe has 25 years of experience in health policy, health management and health services research. He is Professor of Health Policy and Management at Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of…
Launch of the World BioProtection Forum signals new era of industry and academic co-operation in agri-biocontrol
The industry body will foster innovation and commercialisation of environmentally friendly super-sector A new non-profit organisation launches today with the goal of furthering innovation and collaboration within the bioprotection market, and to speed the path to commercialisation. Biological solutions for the control ofpests and diseases is a fast-growing segment of AgriTech and offers a sustainable…
Timely access to GP services a priority for Welsh public
New research published today shows people want better access to GP services and highlights the importance of securing change through the new GP contract for Wales. The research, commissioned by the Welsh Government, also found people agreed with the Choose Well campaign, which asks people to use the most appropriate healthcare services for their condition,…
New measure for cancer services in Wales is a UK first
For the first time, all cancer patients in Wales are having their waiting time measured from when their cancer is first suspected rather than from when their referral is received in hospital. The new measure, a first in the UK, aims to speed up diagnosis and ensure people with cancer are treated more quickly. It…
New organ donation campaign launched to encourage more Welsh people to sign the register
Welsh Government has unveiled its latest TV advertising campaign during Organ Donation Week (2nd-9th September) in a bid to encourage more people to sign the Organ Donor Register. This is the third advert from the Welsh Government and evolves from last year’s hard-hitting campaign urging people to have the organ donation conversation but also to…
Extra £3m a year for Autism services in Wales
Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced a recurrent £3m a year to support autism services in Wales. Mr Gething said the money will be used to continue to fund autism services after the initial £13m funding for the Integrated Autism Service pilots ends in 2021. He also announced plans for a demand and capacity review…
Quay Pharma partnering this years Microbiome Movement – Drug Development & Nutrition Asia Summit
Quay Pharma is an independent, privately-owned Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO). They specialise in the development of innovative new entities for biotech companies, globally. They are proud to be attending and partnering this years event. Part of the globally recognised Microbiome Movement, the 2nd Microbiome Movement – Drug Development & Nutrition Asia Summit will return to…
University partnership provides unique training environment for health students
Health students at Swansea University are now able to learn vital skills at a unique new training facility in the heart of a busy hospital. The Aneurin Bevan Clinical Skills Centre has been created in a former ward at Singleton Hospital and provides an opportunity for nursing and medical students to practise clinical skills in…