Wellness and Life Science Village secures council backing

Plans for a £200m Wellness and Life Science Village in Llanelli have been unanimously approved by Carmarthenshire Council’s planning committee. However, WalesOnline reports the decision will now be referred to the Welsh Government. Ministers will decide whether or not to call the outline application in before approval is actually granted, or otherwise. The project has … Continue reading Wellness and Life Science Village secures council backing

Collaboration to produce 3D printed surgical implants

Global engineering technologies company Renishaw has collaborated with University Dental Hospital of Wales (UDH) to help overcome some of the challenges associated with surgical implants. UDH has previously used Renishaw’s 3D printing services to manufacture a series of dental products, including cobalt chrome frameworks. However, the hospital has also been using 3D printing to produce … Continue reading Collaboration to produce 3D printed surgical implants

Welsh babies prone to higher rates of certain birth defects

Babies in Wales are prone to higher rates of certain birth defects than other parts of the world. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board reports this is finding of a Swansea team, which is urging women trying for a baby to ensure they take folic acid first. The B vitamin can help reduce the risk … Continue reading Welsh babies prone to higher rates of certain birth defects

Proton beam therapy approved by NHS Wales

The Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales has been approved by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) to provide high energy proton beam therapy to adult patients referred from the NHS in Wales. The Newport centre, which is operated by Proton Partners International, is the first centre in the UK to offer high energy proton … Continue reading Proton beam therapy approved by NHS Wales

New streamlined single cancer pathway for Wales

The introduction of a new streamlined Single Suspected Cancer Pathway will improve quality and outcomes for cancer patients in Wales, Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced today. The Welsh Government says the new single cancer pathway will start from the point a patient is suspected of having cancer, rather than when the cancer is confirmed, … Continue reading New streamlined single cancer pathway for Wales

Cardiff University looking at 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Researchers at Cardiff University are working to understand a relatively common genetic condition that most people haven’t heard of. Cardiff University reports the ECHO study, based at its Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, aims to identify the challenges faced by people with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22q11.2DS), which is thought to be the second … Continue reading Cardiff University looking at 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Wellness Village to be promoted to global investors

Llanelli’s Wellness and Life Science Village has been added by the UK Government to its multi-billion pound High Potential Opportunities scheme, which is designed to fast track investment into regions and sectors of the economy. Business News Wales reports this means the Village will be promoted to one hundred and eight countries, helping further raise … Continue reading Wellness Village to be promoted to global investors

1,400 patient responses analysed by the Bevan Commission

Patients in Wales want a more equal role in managing their own health and care, a leading think tank has found. The Bevan Commission worked with partners in Swansea University School of Medicine, Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) and 1000 Lives Improvement to analyse one thousand four hundred patient responses to the Education for … Continue reading 1,400 patient responses analysed by the Bevan Commission

Leisure centre at heart of Llanelli’s Wellness Village plans

A cutting edge new leisure centre that will give a major boost to health, fitness and wellbeing opportunities for many thousands of people in Llanelli and beyond is planned to open in 2021. Located in the £200m Wellness and Life Science Village at Delta Lakes, the leisure centre will combine with other attractions and facilities … Continue reading Leisure centre at heart of Llanelli’s Wellness Village plans

Outdated IT system puts patients in Wales at risk

The way patient records are kept in Wales is outdated and worryingly prone to crashing, placing patients at risk, a new report has found. The NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS) is supposed to integrate IT systems across Wales’ health boards using new ways to speed up red tape, save money and improve patient treatment. However, … Continue reading Outdated IT system puts patients in Wales at risk

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