3rd October 2022
Glowing Endorsement of Apprentice Olivia’s Contribution to Health Board
pprentice Olivia Headley-Grant’s ambition to do things better, faster and more efficiently is infectious in her team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. That’s the opinion of Cath Doman,…
3rd October 2022
Celebrating the innovation ecosystem at the Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022
Life Sciences Hub Wales is delighted to be taking part in this year’s Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition, which is taking place on 1 November at the All…
29th September 2022
Sêr Cymru: apply for STEMM research equipment
How to apply for STEMM research equipment The Welsh Government Office for Science is inviting Welsh universities to bid for capital funding to purchase equipment for STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering,…
29th September 2022
Cardiff Metropolitan University leads the way to develop a new and innovative Life saving Device to Monitor and Treat Heart Failure Patients
The Failing Heart and the Implantable Device. Globally, approximately 26 million people are currently living with heart failure. This condition can deteriorate to a point where a patient’s heart can…
28th September 2022
Symposium showcases vital research supporting pandemic recovery for communities in Wales
Evidence reviews which played a pivotal role in informing how Welsh Government can support communities who faced some of the most negative effects of the pandemic were the focus of…
28th September 2022
Eakin Surgical scales up contract manufacturing services
Eakin Surgical – a UK single-use surgical instruments manufacturer based in Cardiff, South Wales – is scaling up its contract manufacturing services. The company aims to help medical device OEMs…
28th September 2022
The Academy of Medical Sciences launches new Cross-Sector Programme
The Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) has launched their Cross-Sector Programme, designed to promote health innovation by bringing together cross-sector innovators and researchers through networking events and a collaborative funding scheme. The programme connects…
26th September 2022
First patients undergo robotic assisted surgery in Wales under innovative national programme
State-of-the-art surgical robots are now helping to treat colorectal and gynaecological cancer patients in Wales as part of the new National Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme. The National Robotic Assisted Surgery…
23rd September 2022
Prestigious Fellowship For Creo Founder
The founder and chief technology officer at Creo Medical Group has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Chris Hancock, who has more than 25…
23rd September 2022
Eakin Surgical expands medical device contract manufacturing capabilities in Wales
Eakin Surgical – a long-established UK single-use surgical instruments manufacturer based in Cardiff, South Wales – have announced that they are scaling up their contract manufacturing services, helping medical device…
22nd September 2022
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government have issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today. A Welsh Government spokesperson said: We continue to see improvements and a high number…
22nd September 2022
Offering scoping support to enhance point of care testing services in Powys
Life Sciences Hub Wales has supported Powys Teaching Health Board in scoping its point of care testing to help enhance services within primary care and Minor Injuries Units. This will…
22nd September 2022
Eakin Surgical shortlisted for Insider’s Made in Wales Awards 2022
Eakin Surgical are thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted for the ‘Medical, Life Sciences & Healthcare Award’ at this year’s Insider Made in Wales Awards. The award, chosen…
22nd September 2022
Pioneering system protecting healthcare staff from surgical smoke secures place on NHS Welsh framework agreement
A smoke evacuation system developed to keep operating theatres smoke free has successfully won a place on the NHS Welsh framework agreement. Cardiff-based manufacturer Eakin Surgical is one of the…
20th September 2022
Written Statement: Optometry Contract Negotiations 2022-23
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services. Following recent optometry contract negotiations between the Welsh Government, Optometry Wales and NHS Wales, I am pleased to confirm I have…
20th September 2022
Written Statement: Evusheld in the treatment of patients with COVID-19
Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services. Since the start of the pandemic, we have worked closely with the other UK nations to identify and deploy novel therapies for…
16th September 2022
Management Buy Out completed at GX Group
GX Group, a product design, value engineering and system development company, has announced the successful completion of a seven-figure management buyout, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde…
16th September 2022
EquipNet Online Auction of Former Assets from a Novartis Lab Restructuring Featuring State of the Art Analytical Laboratory and Testing Equipment
Online Auction of Former Assets from a Novartis Lab Restructuring Featuring State of the Art Analytical Laboratory and Testing Equipment Assets include Leading Equipment Manufactures including Waters, Agilent 1200 HPLC…
16th September 2022
Next phase of the Sêr Cymru research funding programme
Welsh Government are asking for views on proposals for the next phase of Sêr Cymru, which seeks to provide funding opportunities that will enhance research capability and collaboration across Wales…
16th September 2022
The Popular Pages of The Operating Theatre Journal Move Solely Online
With effect of the August 2022 issue our popular monthly journal is now published online only. A link to this issue is HERE https://bit.ly/OTJAUGUST2022 Despite physical printing becoming greener, there…