29th April 2019
Pharmaceutical consultancy to expand with Welsh Government support
A Cardiff-based business which advises pharmaceutical companies on how new products may be brought to market is to expand after receiving Welsh Government support. CatSci, based at Capital Business Park…
18th April 2019
Business space for life sciences in South Wales – Survey
Work is well underway to develop the new £350 million Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. Adjacent to the hospital, there is potential to develop land for a new Medi Park,…
15th April 2019
Welsh Biosciences Firm Wins Major Cleaning Innovation Award
Welsh biosciences company Genesis Biosciences has won a major UK cleaning award for its innovative and eco-friendly range of cleaning products. Genesis won the ‘Contract Innovation’ category at the Cleaning…
15th April 2019
Cryogenics specialist brings Angel Investor on board
A Cardiff-based cryogenic storage business has secured fresh investment which will help it meet increasing demand from hospitals, medical research organisations and others. The final tranche of a £150,000 funding…
11th April 2019
Heidi wins top medical education award in recognition of her support for students
Swansea University’s Dr Heidi Phillips has been honoured for her dedication to the next generation of GPs at a top Welsh awards ceremony. Associate Professor for Primary Care at Swansea…
8th April 2019
Researchers’ breakthrough in tackling challenge of antifungal resistance
Ground-breaking work by university experts in Tennessee, Texas and Swansea is helping develop a better understanding of the growing threat posed by antifungal drug resistance. Invasive aspergillosis is a devastating…
8th April 2019
Medical equipment first establishes ‘solid platform’ for growth
A Welsh medical equipment manufacturer believes it has established a solid platform for growth after increasing its framework distribution agreements. In the 18 months to 31 December 2018, Chepstow-based Creo…
4th April 2019
ABHI’s work ensures Texas is the go-to state for UK Healthtech success stateside
Europe’s largest distributor of TENS machines are now setting their sights Stateside, with the help of ABHI’s comprehensive US Accelerator programme. Surrey-based pain relief specialists TensCare, who currently export to…
28th March 2019
SEHTA Job Vacancy – Healthcare Technology Research Analyst
We are looking for a Graduate with qualifications in life sciences or relevant physical sciences (relevant postgraduate qualification desirable), with an understanding of the health sector (desirable). The applicant should…
28th March 2019
NHS Wales continues performance improvement despite another record busy month
Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has welcomed improvements in emergency department performance and progress in cutting the longest waits for treatment despite another record busy month. Commenting on the latest performance…
28th March 2019
New standards for GP practices to raise and improve level of service for patients in Wales
The recent National Survey results showed a decline in satisfaction with GP services from 90% being satisfied in 2016-17 to 86% in 2017-18 and 42% of participants found it difficult…
28th March 2019
£12m programme to transform delivery of health, care and support in West Wales
Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething has announced £12m for an ambitious programme to modernise and improve health and social care in West Wales. The money will support a range of initiatives…
28th March 2019
£10m Welsh Government funding to improve health outcomes
The main focus is to improve the quality of care, to reduce variation and to improve patient outcomes. Investment will be directed towards services which will bring the most wide-ranging…
28th March 2019
New Chair to the Board of Community Health Councils announced
Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today announced Mr John Pearce as the new Chair to the Board of Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales. There are seven CHCs in Wales….
26th March 2019
UK Government Financially Support Trade Shows in the Middle East and Africa
Through Medilink’s strong partnership with the Department for International Trade, there are now TAP* grants on offer to support UK companies who wish to exhibit at international trade shows. These…
26th March 2019
Genus Chief steps down to join ConvaTec
The chief executive of animal genetics specialist Genus has stepped down to join medical products and technologies company ConvaTec. Karim Bitar has been chief executive of Basingstoke-based Genus for eight…
26th March 2019
University’s nursing department in running for top awards
The high standard of nursing education on offer at Swansea University has led to it being shortlisted for four honours at a prestigious national awards event. Next month’s Student Nursing…
26th March 2019
University team sharing award-winning ways of supporting mums-to-be
Swansea University’s Midwifery and Parenting Centre has proved so successful, the team behind it are set to share their experiences with colleagues across Wales. The Centre, at the University’s Health…
22nd March 2019
Welsh life sciences company expands team after new funding
Welsh life sciences company Bond Digital Health Ltd. has created a key new job role after raising new funding to expand the business. Bond Digital Health, which is based at…
20th March 2019
Lecturer helping to shape healthcare in his homeland
A Swansea University lecturer has been sharing his expertise to help improve medical care in his homeland of Iraq. Gastroenterologist Dr Laith Al-Rubaiy, a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Swansea University…