National Imaging Academy Wales officially opens
The National Imaging Academy Wales in Pencoed officially opened on Monday. ITV reports the £3.4m facility will train the next generation of radiologists, radiographers, sonographers and imaging professionals. It has been created to meet the demand gap for the imaging workforce as well as help address the rising demand and expectations of imaging services. The … Continue reading National Imaging Academy Wales officially opens
The dementia ward where you can enjoy an evening pint
Abetawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board says the Derwen Arms has its own pool table and dart board. And while the beer is strictly non-alcoholic and the darts are made out of plastic, that hasn’t stopped the pub from being a hit with its customers. It is located within Derwen Ward, a twenty bed unit … Continue reading The dementia ward where you can enjoy an evening pint
Health Technology Wales launches 1st Impact Report
An Impact Report has found Health Technology Wales (HTW) has achieved substantial success in developing a strategic approach to the identification, appraisal and adoption of new technologies into health and care settings. MediWales reports Vaughan Gething, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services, said “I welcome the progress made by Health Technology Wales in its … Continue reading Health Technology Wales launches 1st Impact Report
Healthy people’s poo could help tackle obesity and diabetes
A research trial in Swansea will see microscopic organisms harvested from the faeces of healthy volunteers and transplanted into the bowels of people with type 2 diabetes who are also obese. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU) say the trial has the potential to be a global game changer by leading to weight loss … Continue reading Healthy people’s poo could help tackle obesity and diabetes
Brexit concerns over medicines, EU workers and the poor
A report by Public Health Wales says recruitment of health workers and supply of medicines are key concerns for Wales after Brexit. The BBC says the report highlights how the health of the poorest, those with lower educational qualifications, and those working in agriculture and manufacturing could also be exposed. It called for those needing … Continue reading Brexit concerns over medicines, EU workers and the poor
Welsh Government consulting on plan to tackle obesity
A consultation on the Welsh Government’s new plan to combat obesity, the greatest public health challenge facing Wales, has been launched by Health Minister Vaughan Gething. The Welsh Government say their consultation, Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales, outlines the actions to be taken to help people in Wales maintain a healthy weight. The UK has one … Continue reading Welsh Government consulting on plan to tackle obesity
NHS Wales gathering “mostly useless” information
A report from the Bevan Commission, a leading health and care think tank, has found the NHS in Wales uses over three hundred and seventy separate indicators and measures to monitor and evaluate its performance, leading to confusion, wasted opportunities and time. The Bevan Commission report, Measuring health outcomes – a complex system, also reviewed … Continue reading NHS Wales gathering “mostly useless” information
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
