Blogs

In partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences, the final event of our Cross-Sector Programme for 2024/25 took place at M-Sparc, north Wales on 5 February 2025. 

The AI Commission Digging Deeper conference was the first of its kind in Wales, bringing together professionals, academics, clinicians, and industry leaders, to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

The recent Welsh NHS Confederation took place at Cardiff City stadium gathering healthcare leaders, policymakers, and industry partners to share and address some of the most pressing challenges facing the Welsh healthcare system today.

The MediWales Connects Conference 2024 was a dynamic event highlighting the latest advancements in healthcare innovation. The day was filled with insightful talks and discussions, highlighting the collaborative efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes.

We recently attended Digital Health Rewired 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, an event that explores cutting-edge healthcare technology and innovation. In this blog we explore the significance of innovation and collaboration, continuing to echo and redefine healthcare.

Thousands of people across Wales are currently studying for qualifications in health, social care and digital fields. How can we inspire them to apply their developing skillset to drive digital transformation and innovation?

We attended Healthcare Excellence Through Technology (HETT) London 2023 which gathered pioneers, innovators, healthcare professionals, and enthusiasts under one roof. 

We recently attended the Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference. What did we learn? My latest blog explores all…

It's been half a decade since we transformed our organisation into a dynamic interface dedicated to propelling the delivery of life science innovation to health and social care’s frontline. I’d like to take this opportunity to share our journey so far and our future aspirations...

As digital innovation gains momentum, Aimee Twinberrow, Digital Innovation Lead for Social Care Wales, explores the reality of digital exclusion across Wales. She explores what needs to happen to make sure that people in Wales can benefit from innovative digital technologies, identifying the unique challenges faced by social care and exploring the exciting projects taking place to create opportunities to build digital equality within social care.

Bob McClean, Chief Commercial Officer, Kinsetsu, shares how making financial savings in healthcare through using technologies like the Internet Of Things can also drive environmental efficiencies in our latest guest blog.

Once again, the NHS ConfedExpo proved to be a remarkable event this year! We thoroughly enjoyed connecting with like-minded partners and immersing ourselves in a diverse range of inspiring and insightful discussions on advancing health and social care outcomes. This blog delves into the key highlights and takeaways I gathered from this fantastic event.

Our Big Data Event, delivered in partnership with Digital Health Ecosystem Wales, The National Data Resource and Advanced Analytics, was a fantastic opportunity to hear powerful evidence of data integration transforming health and social care, practical advice on using data in our everyday work, and inspiration on how to think differently about data.

Last November we hosted Palantir and Google alongside other key data industry experts at Life Sciences Hub Wales. In a series of panel discussions, we explored how data is becoming ever more crucial for transforming health and social care and improving patient outcomes.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board are currently trialling a digital medication management technology to empower people, improve health outcomes, and work toward streamlining health service delivery across Bridgend.

From early unmet need, design, prototyping and clinical trials to real-world clinical evaluations, the NHS brings a new opportunity for Med Tech companies through the TriTech Institute.

It’s an exciting time to be working across digital innovation in Wales, where we’re engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders including health, social care, industry, government and academia. Curious to know what this is like? Our latest blog gives an insight into a recent meeting we hosted to strengthen the ties between Irish and Welsh innovators.

Last week our team travelled to Liverpool, flying the flag for Wales at this year’s NHS ConfedExpo. Here, I was delighted to give a talk at the AHSN Innovation Stand, providing a Welsh perspective on innovation in health and social care. 

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