Blogs

I had a fantastic few days in Manchester for NHS ConfedExpo 2024! The event was filled with an energetic gathering of healthcare professionals, policymakers, and innovators, focused on addressing current challenges and envisioning a brighter future for the National Health Service (NHS).

The Advanced Therapies congress was an excellent event. I immersed myself in dynamic discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, as well as hosting my very own roundtable.

Dr. Maxamillian Moss, Research Officer for the Bevan Commission writes in this guest blog about Bevan Commission's 'WASTES' framework.

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.

Professor Chris Hopkins, Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of TriTech Institute, writes in this guest blog about an AI/Machine Learning-based MRI diagnostic aid for prostate cancer.

An inspiring event at the Senedd recently shone a light on HUG by LAUGH, a therapeutic comforter, and how this assistive technology is transforming the well-being of people with dementia and additional learning needs, as well as supporting people working and volunteering in the social care sector and NHS.  

We recently hosted a cross-sector collaboration event with the Academy of Medical Sciences at Swansea University. The event buzzed with enthusiasm as innovators, researchers and professionals from diverse backgrounds gathered to delve into the world of health innovation, focusing primarily on women’s health.

The Med-Tech World Summit 2023 proved to be an exceptional gathering of over 1,500 attendees, from over 50 countries with over 200 expert speakers. Programme Lead Delyth James shares some insights and key takeaways from October’s Med-Tech World Summit in Malta.

The Innovation in Dementia Showcase, hosted in partnership with CAV Shaping Change, brought together creative minds and ground-breaking innovations to show how we can enhance the lives of dementia patients. Read on for a summary of some of the innovations from insightful organisations who attended, with each designed to bring comfort, connection, and independence to those living with dementia, and their caregivers.

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. 

How can we help to futureproof our NHS in Wales? Dr Rob Orford, Chief Scientific Adviser for Health at Welsh Government discusses his new advice paper and how we can best organise available resources to maximise impact and overcome the many pressures it faces. 

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.

We consider precision medicine a non-negotiable part of future healthcare. It holds the potential to change the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent detrimental diagnoses that have huge impact on patients, families, friends, and communities across Wales.

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.

The All-Wales National Robotics Assisted Surgery Programme is part of a wider ambition to improve outcomes for cancer patients across Wales. In a guest blog, James Ansell, Colorectal Surgeon for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, explains why we should be excited about this dynamic approach and how robotic assisted surgeries are changing lives and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

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.

"...collaboration between healthcare and industry continues to offer opportunities for solutions. More than ever, we must nurture the collaborative efforts of the life sciences sector. And the UK, and Wales in particular, have reason to be bold about our ability to do so."

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.

Foreign Policy recently released a publication that focussed on the opportunities of working within Wales and the strengths of our Welsh economy. Life Sciences Hub Wales was also featured, where I was delighted to author a piece exploring Wales' strong reputation for healthcare innovation.