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Ysbyty Gwynedd’s robotic knee surgery innovation attracts attention from surgeons across Europe

Surgeons from across Europe have been visiting Ysbyty Gwynedd to observe and learn about the hospital’s use of robotic knee…

UK first for diabetes patients in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Diabetes patients in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) are set to be the first in the UK…

M-SParc and Life Sciences Hub Wales Forge Strategic Partnership to drive Innovation in Health and Life Sciences

M-SParc and Life Sciences Hub Wales are proud to announce a new and exciting partnership, to accelerate innovation in health…

Cardiff academics to lead the future of health and care research in Wales

12 Cardiff University researchers have been appointed as Health and Care Research Wales’ Senior Research Leaders. They will provide leadership…

Funding

Applications Now Open: Spread & Scale Academy

Do you have an innovation or solution that’s working well in one place and could make a difference elsewhere? The…

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…

Events

Stroke Workshop, 6th June 2025 – Help Shape the Future of Stroke Care with Technology

Date: Friday 6th June 2025 Time: 12.00 – 13.30 Location: Online Register here. The Stroke Innovation and Service Improvement Group…

HealthTech Roadshow Cardiff – 21st May 2025

The ABHI and Imperial team are running a series of roundtable and workshop events with local partners, including Life Sciences…

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…

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…

Training

Applications Now Open: Spread & Scale Academy

Do you have an innovation or solution that’s working well in one place and could make a difference elsewhere? The…

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