25th June 2019
First orders for listed medical device brand
A medical device manufacturer has received its first commercial orders for its surgical endoscopy device. The first purchase orders come from two US hospitals and follow on from the successful…
21st June 2019
SEHTA PR: 2019 Accessing the NHS Guide for SMEs: Moving Forward
SEHTA is pleased to announce the release of our 2nd Accessing the NHS Guide for SMEs – Moving Forward, supported by leading health law firm Hill Dickinson, which was launched…
21st June 2019
ABHI Leadership Team to share industry knowledge at Medica 2019
The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) is delighted to be taking key members of its senior leadership team to MEDICA 2019 to offer knowledge, expertise and support to all of its UK exhibitors.21st June 2019
New Welsh Government programme to ‘boost people’s digital confidence, health and well-being’
A new Welsh Government programme will work with organisations across Wales, in order to help people increase their confidence using digital technology, with the aim of helping them improve and manage their health and well-being.21st June 2019
Healthy and Active Fund in Action
Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales have come together to deliver the first phase of the £5.4 million Healthy and Active Fund (HAF) - aiming to improve mental & physical health by enabling the adoption of healthy & active lifestyle.21st June 2019
£22.7 million funding announced towards delivering A Healthier Wales
Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has welcomed progress in delivering the £100 million fund to transform the way health and social care is delivered, as he announced the latest allocation ahead of the first anniversary of A Healthier Wales.21st June 2019
Cardiff University secures £3.6 million EU funds for new scientific research facility
Cardiff University has secured £3.6 million in EU funds to create a new research facility that will help Welsh industry develop cleaner, greener and lower-cost products.16th June 2019
Barry woman takes on channel swim challenge – British Heart Foundation
Seven friends and colleagues are swimming the English Channel for the first time to raise vital funds for British Heart Foundation research.6th June 2019
New research helping to reveal more about megaviruses
Swansea University has played a key role in transatlantic research to develop a greater understanding of megaviruses and their potential to cause life-threatening illnesses.4th June 2019
Funding and Finance – Top Tips
At a recent MediWales conference on Funding and Finance, a panel made up of advisers from Brewin Dolphin, Geldards and PwC together with Mark Bowman from Pulmon IR and Paul…
4th June 2019
Health Technology Wales approved Data Accessor for NICE’s new Health Tech Connect resource
Health Technology Wales (HTW) is an approved Data Accessor for the newly launched HealthTech Connect, an online resource provided by NICE.31st May 2019
Cwm Taf Morgannwg maternity services put into special measures as report identifies serious failings
Health Minister Vaughan Gething, demands urgent improvement in response to today’s report into maternity services at the former Cwm Taf University Health Board.31st May 2019
‘Hospital to Healthier Homes’ pilot scheme extended
A pilot scheme that helps older people to remain independent in their own homes and leave hospital more quickly has been extended into this autumn.31st May 2019
Foundational Economy Challenge Fund doubled as Welsh Government look to maximise benefits of local pound
The Welsh Government’s Foundational Economy Challenge Fund has been doubled to £3 million and is now open for applications, First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced.31st May 2019
£2.5 million to transform health and social care services in Powys
A major programme in north Powys is the latest to receive £2.554 million funding from the Welsh Government’s £100 million Transformation Fund to back new ways of delivering health and social care services.31st May 2019
Minister welcomes improvement in NHS Wales elective waiting time performance during period of record demand
Health Minister Vaughan Gething has responded to the latest NHS performance statistics published today.31st May 2019
Health Hack event turns NHS challenges into technology ventures
At the two-day event, which took place on 23rd and 24th May at the Life Sciences Hub Wales, five successful projects were awarded with Welsh Government funding of £7500 and further support from the Bevan Commission to develop their innovative solutio31st May 2019
The Bevan Commission and Health Technology Wales forge a strategic partnership
The collaboration will further enable the NHS in Wales to benefit from expert technical advice and robust research support31st May 2019
Manuka honey to kill drug-resistant bacteria found in cystic fibrosis infections
Manuka honey could provide the key to a breakthrough treatment for cystic fibrosis patients following preliminary work by experts at Swansea University.31st May 2019