5th February 2019
University team to play vital role in two global research projects
Swansea University’s reputation for top-level research has been given another major boost after it helped secure two major new grants from the European Commission. The In Vitro Toxicology Group at…
5th February 2019
NHS innovators in Wales celebrated at national showcase
Bevan Exemplars presented pioneering health and care projects at the Senedd Health and care professionals who trial and test out innovative ideas on the frontline of the NHS shared their…
5th February 2019
Cardiff Airport’s Annual Update: 2019
Cardiff Airport has held its annual update for Assembly Members at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. Over the past twelve months, Cardiff Airport has delivered a further 8% growth in…
5th February 2019
Future funding of social care a priority for government – Vaughan Gething
Health and Social Services Minister Vaughan Gething will today outline the ambitious programme of work to explore a social care levy for Wales. He will take over the work of…
5th February 2019
£7m to improve the mental health of children and young people in Wales
An additional £7.1m will help to protect, improve and support the mental health of children and young people in Wales, Health Minister Vaughan Gething will announce today. The new investment…
5th February 2019
Actions to address the greatest public health challenge of our generation – obesity – announced
A consultation on the Welsh Government’s new plan to combat the greatest public health challenge facing Wales – obesity – has been launched by Health Minister Vaughan Gething. Called ‘Healthy…
5th February 2019
Health Minister announces £7m investment in south Wales’s hospitals
The Welsh Government is investing £7m in a new operating theatre and two new scanners at hospitals across South Wales, Heath Minister Vaughan Gething announced today. £1m will be used…
5th February 2019
Health Minister announces £1.8m investment to redevelop Gower health centres
Two health centres on the Gower will be redeveloped thanks to a £1.8m investment from the Welsh Government, Health Minister Vaughan Gething announced today. The funding will enable Abertawe Bro…
5th February 2019
Welsh Government host public events in North Wales to tackle obesity as part of new plan
A new Welsh Government consultation has been launched to address one of the greatest public health challenge of our generation – obesity. In Wales 60 % of the adult population…
31st January 2019
Innovative national body HTW makes impact on NHS Wales
The independent and innovative national body working to improve the quality of care in Wales has launched its first Impact Report. Health Technology Wales (HTW) has achieved substantial success in…
31st January 2019
Nurses and support workers looking for ‘rewarding roles’ invited to attend Cardiff Open Day
Support workers and mental health and learning disability nurses looking for a “highly rewarding” career are being encouraged attend a leading healthcare provider’s Cardiff recruitment Open Day. Ludlow Street Healthcare,…
30th January 2019
Into 2019: Intelligent Innovation’s Role In The Shape Of Medtech Things To Come
Executive Summary Brexit, the “Implant Files” and the new EU regulations – however large they loom at present, they will in time be seen as mere tactical challenges for a…
30th January 2019
Sarah recognised for her commitment to training the next generation of midwives
Long-standing dedication to training the next generation of midwives has put Sarah Norris and Swansea University’s midwifery team in the running for a top national award. Sarah (above) has been…
28th January 2019
CADR instrumental in securing £4.5m of UK funding for Bangor University to carry out new dementia research
Innovative ageing and dementia research at Bangor University will soon be underway, with a team from the Bangor Institute of Health and Medical Research in the School of Health Sciences being the only university…
23rd January 2019
£765,000 Grant for Swansea University-based Biotech Firm
Bionema Ltd, a leading biotech Swansea University-based company, has received a grant award from Innovate UK to further develop technology that could help combat pests which cost the worldwide economy…
22nd January 2019
First use of Speedboat in the US
Creo Medical Group, a medical device company focused on the emerging field of surgical endoscopy, has announced the successful first treatment of patients in the US using its Speedboat device…
21st January 2019
Let’s put digitally savvy young people in control of their own health and help heal a nation
Written By Ian Bond Young people growing up in Wales today are digital natives who have never known a world without high-speed internet. Always online and constantly connected, for them…
16th January 2019
Medical Education Company Scoops National Award
Learna Ltd, a healthcare education company based at Cardiff Medicentre, has won a Silver Award in the flagship competition for the educational sector. The Learning Technology Awards, which took place…
16th January 2019
£6.5 Million Boost for Life Sciences Sector set to Bring New Jobs to South Wales
Biocatalysts Ltd, one of the world’s leading enzyme manufacturers based at Nantgarw, Cardiff, is certainly a growing business after expanding its enzyme production plant. The £6.5 million investment supported by…
14th January 2019
Sam gets set to use his success to inspire fellow students
An award-winning Swansea student has pledged to use his experience to help others progress towards success in their future careers. Student nurse Sam Richards won the nurse title at this…