13th June 2022
Med-Tech Innovation Expo and Conference unites UK life science industry
MTI brings the UK life science industry together to collaborate, network and grow. On 8-9 June, eight Medilink Member companies exhibited and five were headline speakers at Birmingham’s NEC as…
13th June 2022
Midatech Pharma Outlines Board Changes
R&D biotechnology company Midatech Pharma has revealed changes to its board, following its chairman announcing his intention to retire. Rolf Stahel will step down from the board on 20 June…
10th June 2022
The future strategy for batch testing of medicinal products in Great Britain
Batch testing is the process of confirming every batch of medicine has the correct composition through laboratory tests by the manufacturer. The UK’s independence from the EU now means the…
9th June 2022
New Product Launch For EKF Diagnostics
EKF Diagnostics Holdings has launched its latest product as it looks to identify new opportunities. EKF Link is a digital connectivity service for the secure management of point-of-care (POC) analysers…
9th June 2022
Life Sciences Hub Wales has launched the second series of its ‘Healthy Thinking podcast’.
This podcast provides new perspectives from leading thinkers exploring some of the most interesting and important topics impacting health and social care innovation: • How is innovation the key to…
7th June 2022
Escalation status of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Targeted intervention measures for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will be extended to include services at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, the Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced today. The decision,…
6th June 2022
New phase of breast cancer treatment trial provides fresh hope for patients with incurable disease
Patients with incurable breast cancer could potentially benefit from new Welsh-led research, latest evidence suggests. The research, carried out by Velindre University NHS Trust, in partnership with AstraZeneca and Cardiff…
6th June 2022
A Successful Year of Enterprise for the University of South Wales
The University of South Wales (USW) is celebrating another year of success in supporting student and graduate entrepreneurs through a range of enterprise programmes and the expansion of its graduate…
6th June 2022
The Bevan Commission Launches the Planned Care Innovation Programme
Responding to the urgent challenges presented by Covid-19, the Planned Care Innovation Programme is supporting people working in the health and care sector to take forward innovative ideas, opportunities, and…
31st May 2022
Helen Mary Jones appointed to Social Care Wales Board
Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan has today (Tuesday 31 May) announced the appointment of Helen Mary Jones to the Social Care Wales Board. Julie Morgan said: I am…
27th May 2022
Written Statement: Update on progress of the Digital Medicines Transformation Portfolio
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services In September 2021, I announced the launch of the ePrescribing programme. Since then, my officials have worked with NHS colleagues and others…
27th May 2022
Radiotherapy That Could Halve Prostate Cancer Treatment Time Recommended For Use in Wales
A form of radiotherapy that could halve the time prostate cancer patients spend receiving treatment has been recommended for use in Wales. Health Technology Wales (HTW) has published guidance recommending the…
26th May 2022
Vaccine trial to investigate a booster for teenagers to protect against COVID-19
Researchers running the University of Oxford-led Com-COV programme have launched a further national study assessing different options for a (third dose) booster vaccination for young people aged 12 to 15. Backed through…
23rd May 2022
Year of “Strong Progress” At Creo Medical Group
The chief executive of Chepstow-based Creo Medical Group has said the company is “well-positioned” to continue its commercial growth after reporting a “year of strong progress”. In its final results…
22nd May 2022
Data making a difference: the world-leading data bank behind life-changing research
Data on national screening programmes, prescriptions, waiting times, hospital appointments and admissions is being used in research across Wales to change lives. The Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank holds…
22nd May 2022
USW Sees Significant Increase in World-Leading Research
The University of South Wales (USW) has had a significant increase in the amount of world leading research according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) outcomes, published last week….
21st May 2022
Digital tools transforming kidney care in Wales
A new all-Wales digital system is helping people with chronic kidney disease manage their care through technology and cutting hospital visits. Developed by the renal unit at Swansea Bay University…
19th May 2022
Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today (Thursday, 19th May). A Welsh Government spokesperson said: As the health service continues to…
19th May 2022
Work to improve urgent and emergency care picks up pace
New services are being developed to improve access to urgent and emergency care across Wales so people get the right care, in the right place, the first time. The NHS…
19th May 2022
Minister visits Welsh research centre involved in international multiple sclerosis and diabetes research
Health Minister Eluned Morgan visited the Joint Clinical Research Facility at Morriston Hospital in Swansea today (19 May) to meet the staff at the forefront of the life-changing research being…