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…
23rd October 2023
Pioneering Welsh Company Secures Prestigious Award for Revolutionary Diabetes Device
A pioneering Welsh company has secured a prestigious award in its home country for developing a revolutionary diabetes device of global significance. Forward-thinking Afon Technology has been awarded a prestigious Wales STEM…
23rd October 2023
Morriston’s UK-leading team broadcasts real-time cardiac procedures to India
Heart specialists at Morriston Hospital are sharing their expertise internationally by broadcasting procedures on patients in real time. Delegates at two conferences in India watched the angioplasties as they happened…
21st October 2023
Care experienced young people in North Wales to have say on care services declaration
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, will meet with care experienced children and young people in North Wales to discuss the declaration which is informing radical reform of…
19th October 2023
Life Sciences Hub Wales fuels growth across health and social care innovation
Driving innovation to the frontline of health and social care is helping tackle key challenges across Wales. And ultimately, it’s enhancing quality of care, optimising service delivery and initiating essential…
19th October 2023
Doctoral and Advanced Fellowship Schemes – now open
Health and Care Research Wales is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Doctoral and Advanced Fellowship Schemes are now open. The fellowships offer up to three years…
19th October 2023
Health Minister response to latest NHS Wales performance data – August and September 2023
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today. Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, said: This week there has been an attempt to…
19th October 2023
New digital innovations improving safety, cutting waiting times and saving NHS Wales money
Progress on digital innovations which are helping to cut waiting times and save NHS Wales money have been welcomed by the Health Minister Eluned Morgan. On a visit to Neath…
18th October 2023
‘How many people go to work every day and affect someone’s life positively?’
An open day at a North Wales Hospital will shine a light and offer opportunities within a lifesaving service, which is rarely credited outside healthcare. The radiotherapy service, based at…
18th October 2023
Nurse dedicated to supporting young people with diabetes receives prestigious national award
Rachael Humphreys is a Paediatric Specialist Diabetes Nurse at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and has been awarded the NHS Wales Outstanding Contribution Award for Services to Diabetes…
17th October 2023
Welsh Government protects health, transport and public services
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has today announced a package of financial measures to help protect Wales’ public services, NHS and transport. Following months of intensive cross-government work, the Welsh Government…