5th November 2021
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today (21st October) A Welsh Government spokesperson said: The latest data shows pressure on our health and care…
5th November 2021
Written Statement: Health and Social Care Winter Plan 2021-22
Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services: Further to my oral statement on 19 October, I am pleased to update Members on the publication of the Health and Social…
5th November 2021
Written Statement: COVID-19 Vaccination – Progress against Strategy
Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services – Cabinet Statement: Today, I will publish the latest version of our COVID-19 vaccination programme update. I am delighted to confirm that we…
5th November 2021
Health Tech Secures Funding Package
Sarah Bolt A Chepstow-based health tech firm is set to capitalise on the growth in the female science and technology market after securing £1.6m of funding to support the launch…
2nd November 2021
Pioneering Wound Care Technology Launches in Wales
Global technology company Healthy.io has launched the first use of its innovative wound care app in Wales, allowing patients to have their wounds assessed and monitored from the comfort of…
2nd November 2021
Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru 2021 shortlist celebrates outstanding contribution to research delivery
Allied health professionals and healthcare scientists across Wales delivering research have been recognised as the shortlist for the Advancing Healthcare Awards (AHA) Cymru 2021 has been announced. There are eight…
2nd November 2021
Cardiff and Vale research team shortlisted for Team of the Year award
A Welsh research delivery team, formed during the pandemic at University Hospital of Llandough, were shortlisted for Team of the Year at the Nursing Times Awards, a ceremony celebrating the…
2nd November 2021
Director Appointment for GS Verde Group
The GS Verde Group has announced the appointment of experienced lawyer Garry Mackay who joins GS Verde Law as a Director for the Commercial & IP division. A specialist in…
26th October 2021
Competition winners set to drive innovations in health and social care
The 2021 winners have now been announced for the inaugural TriTech Institute Health and Social Care Technology Challenge, a competition designed to identify, fund, and support new innovations and ideas that have the power to meet the ever-changing ne26th October 2021
Major Trauma Theatre Plan Moves Closer
Plans to create two new theatres, including a dedicated major trauma theatre, at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff have been approved by the health minister. Cardiff and Vale…
26th October 2021
New Director For GS Verde Group
Garry Mackay and Rhian Osborne The GS Verde group has appointed a new director for its commercial and IP division. Garry Mackay is a specialist in technology and commercial law…
24th October 2021
Update on progress implementing the Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest plan
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services On 16 October, we mark Restart a Heart Day. Save a Life Cymru and its partners will be encouraging us to…
24th October 2021
USW Contributes £1.1 billion to the UK Economy Annually
The University of South Wales (USW) contributes £1.1 billion to the UK economy every year, according to a new report published this week. The report, compiled by independent consultancy Biggar…
24th October 2021
Three awards celebrate life-changing research at Health and Care Research Wales Conference 2021
Health and social care researchers in Wales have been celebrated for their life-changing work into decision-making around antibiotic use, reducing post-partum haemorrhage and making dementia services more inclusive. The Health…
24th October 2021
First in Europe to pass QBRS – Wales Cancer Biobank (Cardiff University)
Non Williams has worked in laboratories of the Wales Cancer Biobank (based in Cardiff University) for the last two years and in July 2021 she became the first person in…
14th October 2021
New website launched to promote value of clinical academic careers
Health and Care Research Wales is proud to endorse the Clinical Academic Training Forum’s (CATF) new website: CATCH, the Clinical Academic Training & Careers Hub, which is the one stop shop…
13th October 2021
Wales Cancer Research Centre – Meet Our New Director
Dr Evans is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, specialising in Head and Neck cancer. A graduate of the University of Wales College of Medicine, she…
12th October 2021
‘Vaccines are best way to help NHS ahead of challenging winter’ – Health Minister
People eligible for booster COVID-19 vaccinations and flu jabs are encouraged to take up the offer ahead of a challenging winter for NHS Wales, the Health Minister has said. In…
8th October 2021
Corporate Finance Appointment At GS Verde
An experienced finance professional has joined the GS Verde Group as associate director within GS Verde Corporate Finance, following a decade advising corporate clients across the South West of England…
5th October 2021
Equity Funding To Help Drive Growth At MedTech Firm
Chepstow-based IQ Endoscopes has completed a Series A equity funding round exceeding £4m. The round was led by the Development Bank of Wales and Creo Medical. The investment will allow…