23rd November 2023
Deputy Minister committed to ensuring unpaid carers get support and recognition they deserve
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has marked Carers Rights Day today (November 23rd) by praising the important role of unpaid carers in communities across Wales and highlighting…
22nd November 2023
What a difference a break makes
Research lead Gill Toms and research officer Louise Prendergast, funded by Health and Care Research Wales and supported by the Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CADR) and the Developing Evidence Enriched Practice…
21st November 2023
SAIL Databank recognised with prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize
Population Data Science at Swansea University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its world-renowned Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank, funded by Health and Care Research…
16th November 2023
Leading research nurse meets with His Majesty, King Charles III
A leading research nurse from south Wales was among a delegation of nurses from across the UK to be invited to a special reception hosted by His Majesty, King Charles…
16th November 2023
Deni from the block
Dr Denitza Williams, Lecturer at Cardiff University and co-lead for public involvement within the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre, has told how she overcame the odds to achieve…
15th November 2023
Clinically vulnerable encouraged to get their winter vaccines
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has called on people with clinical vulnerabilities to come forward for their winter vaccinations to protect themselves and the health service. With just over…
13th November 2023
Mouth Cancer: The key signs, symptoms and causes
More than 300 people in Wales are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year, and unfortunately most are found to have the disease at a later stage when it’s harder to…
13th November 2023
Don’t think ‘what if I’m wrong?’, think ‘what if I’m right?’
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has urged people to speak up if they are concerned about child abuse, as a new national campaign launches at the start…
10th November 2023
Community education programme hopes to increase ethnic minority attendance at important diabetes screening checks
To mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2023, researchers funded by Health and Care Research Wales will discuss a new Wales-wide community-based education programme which aims to increase attendance…
10th November 2023
Showcasing cutting-edge technologies at iCTM Innovation Hub
Today, Vaughan Gething, Welsh Government Minister for Economy visited our innovation Hub at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The partnership meeting was a showcase of the significant role of…
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,…