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Singleton Hospital trial looks to further improve treatment for prostate cancer patients

Researchers at Singleton Hospital in Swansea are preparing to launch a follow-up study to a worldwide trial which revolutionised treatment…

Medication machine trial aims to improve access for rural patients

Groundbreaking technology, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, is being trialled in Dolgellau to allow patients to pick up…

Wales Innovates: Creating a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales Delivery Plan – One Year On

Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning In February 2023, the Welsh Government published Wales Innovates: Creating…

Breathing Easier: Wales’ Award-Winning Solution to Cut NHS Emissions

Funding from the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Centre of Excellence and Welsh Government Health Innovation, has enabled clinical teams…

Funding

Scholarship Opportunities at The Innovation and Value-Based Intensive Learning Academies – Swansea University

The window to apply for scholarships for the next round of education programmes available through the Intensive Learning Academies at…

Health & Care Research Wales and BHF – funding for cardiovascular research

Health and Care Research Wales (HCRW) and British Heart Foundation (BHF) have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular…

University health and social care research to receive major multi-million-pound investment from Health and Care Research Wales

Cardiff University research into women’s health, mental health, and tackling cancer are to be among the key areas of research…

Quarter of a billion-pound investment into community care

More than a quarter of a billion pounds of Welsh Government investment has helped older people be cared for in…

Events

CarerVR Launch – 30th April 2025

Join us for the official launch of CarerVR, an Occupational Therapy-led groundbreaking virtual reality training tool designed to support unpaid…

MediWales Connects Conference 2025

MediWales are holding their annual Connects conference on the 17th June at the All Nations Centre, Cardiff. MediWales Connects is…

BioWales In London – 12th March 2025

BioWales in London is the Welsh life science and healthcare showcase. It provides a unique platform for exciting new innovations…

Research champions empower voices for research at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The Research and Development team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) recently held a special launch event to mark…

Resources

MediWales LifeStories Magazine

The latest edition of MediWales LifeStories has recently been released! LifeStories is a showcase magazine dedicated to sharing success stories…

New toolkit to support research carried out across borders in the UK

The Health Research Authority (HRA), in collaboration with NHS Research Scotland, Health and Social Care (HSC) Northern Ireland and Health…

Life Sciences Hub Wales: A Year of Impact and Innovation

Life Sciences Hub Wales continues to transform health and social care through innovative solutions that address unprecedented challenges. Its 2023-24…

Foundations for the future model of health and care …

The Foundations for the Future Model of Health and Care in Wales published by the Bevan Commission is a timely blueprint…

Social Care

Remote monitoring technology goes live to improve patient care in Wales

A new remote monitoring initiative designed to enhance patient care across Wales has now gone fully live. The project, led…

Matthew Davies, a Team Manager at Merthyr Tydfil Children’s Service

Welsh entrepreneur launches app to support social care workers

A social worker from Blaenau Gwent has created an award-winning app with the potential to revolutionise social services operating in…

Models of Knowledge Mobilisation in Social Care Settings: A rapid review

Who is this Rapid Review for? This Rapid Review was conducted on request from Social Care Wales to understand what…

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