Accelerate at the 8th Welsh Health Hack 7 December 2020 Discover how the Accelerate programme supported some of the innovate finalists for the 8th Welsh Health Hack. NHS
Life Sciences Hub Wales supports Innovation Awards 2020 4 December 2020 The MediWales Innovation Awards took place online on Wednesday 2 December to celebrate the outstanding achievements across industry and health and social care in Wales. Industry NHS Patient
Coordinated industry response to Covid-19 provides major boost to Welsh economy 18 November 2020 New figures reveal that Welsh industry’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has generated millions of pounds for the Welsh economy and supported the creation and safeguarding of hundreds of jobs across the country. Industry NHS
Welsh manufacturer set to double workforce thanks to investment in sustainable PPE 7 September 2020 A Welsh company has nearly doubled its permanent workforce to 127 staff in just four months after switching part of its operations to create personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry
Over 200 jobs announced as part of the Welsh Lighthouse Lab facility 20 August 2020 Welsh Government and Life Sciences Hub Wales are supporting plans to build a 200 strong team of specialists at Wales’ soon to be launched Lighthouse Lab, which is set to create additional capacity for the UK’s Covid-19 testing strategy. Industry NHS Patient
UK’s first medical-grade face mask manufacturing facility set to open in Cardiff 10 August 2020 A £1.5 million investment by Hardshell is set to see the UK’s first medical-grade mask-making facility established in Wales, creating over 40 jobs and boosting business opportunities in the region. Industry NHS
PPE experts ensure NHS Wales’ equipment is fit for purpose 14 July 2020 As the Covid-19 pandemic sparked unprecedented global demand and competition for personal protective equipment (PPE), a Denbighshire-based protective equipment specialist has leveraged its international supply chains to ensure Wales has access to sources of essential equipment. Industry NHS Patient
Face shields designed by Accelerate and University team get approved for NHS usage 2 July 2020 Face shields to protect NHS staff, designed and 3D printed by an Accelerate and Swansea University team, have been awarded the CE safety mark allowing for large scale manufacturing for hospitals. NHS
Project to help health staff using PPE facemasks communicate scoops innovation award 26 June 2020 Swansea University’s Healthcare Technology Centre has played a key role in developing an award-winning communication aid for frontline health staff forced to wear face masks during the pandemic. Industry NHS
£150,000 awarded for digital solutions in response to Covid-19 25 June 2020 Five digital health initiatives have been awarded funding as part of a £150,000 call to action for new and innovative ways to use digital technology in response to coronavirus and beyond. The call to action was coordinated by Digital Health Ecosystem Wales, a collaboration between Life Sciences Hub Wales and the NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS). Industry NHS Patient
Global Collaboration Establishes Wales’ National Covid-19 Testing Laboratory 17 June 2020 An advanced laboratory dedicated to leading Wales’ national Covid-19 testing has been established in Cardiff, thanks to collaboration between Public Health Wales and one of the world’s leading diagnostics companies. Industry NHS
Resourcing the ‘spread and scale’ of innovation in the wake of Covid-19 4 June 2020 The accelerated adoption of innovation has never been more critical than it is today. How can we give innovators the tools they need to lead adoption at scale in the aftermath of Covid-19? NHS
Caerphilly company’s sustainable PPE receives global interest 2 June 2020 A Caerphilly company has switched up production at its factory to create millions of sustainable face shields that will be used worldwide by frontline staff as well to support employees returning to the workplace. Industry NHS
£150,000 competition for Covid-19 digital solutions – now open! 26 May 2020 Welsh Government have announced a new funding competition for digital solutions to help fight Covid-19. The competition is being supported by Digital Health Ecosystem Wales and funding is available for between five and eight projects to rapidly pilot products and solutions. Industry
Wales-based manufacturer to produce Covid-19 antibody tests 21 May 2020 In early April, Life Sciences Hub Wales made a national industry call out for companies to support Wales’ work to comba Industry NHS Patient
Cymru vs Covid – Welsh Health Hack returns to help drive innovation 21 May 2020 The Welsh Health Hack returned for an online event this past week, this time focussing on the challenges which health and social care services in Wales are facing due to the coronavirus outbreak. Industry NHS
Harnessing the power of Welsh industry is crucial to combatting Covid-19 19 May 2020 Businesses from across Wales have been adapting and innovating at an unprecedented scale and pace to combat the spread of Covid-19 and help treat those affected by the virus. Industry NHS
Producing PPE and Getting it Right – podcast now available 19 May 2020 The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has placed an unprecedented demand on the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline health and social care workers. Industry NHS
160-year innovation legacy sees manufacturer return to the frontline 18 May 2020 A Welsh manufacturer that can trace its life-saving work to the trenches of the Crimean war is now working to ensure that NHS Wales has the supplies it needs in the battle against Coronavirus. Industry NHS
Accelerate programme: Covid-19 joint statement 11 May 2020 The Accelerate programme partners are closely monitoring the Welsh Government advice relating to the Coronavirus, and working to minimise the effect the virus is having on the delivery of the programme. Industry
Health Technology Wales launch report on testing to diagnose Covid-19 28 April 2020 Health Technology Wales (HTW) is working with partners in health and social care to support the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This report has been produced to assist the Welsh Government, and Health and Social Care in Wales, in their response to the pandemic. NHS Patient
Wales rugby star Dr Jamie Roberts supports innovation in Wales 24 April 2020 On Monday, 20 April 2020 during our virtual team briefing, we were joined by special guest - Dr Jamie Roberts, Wales International Rugby star, and current innovation fellow at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. NHS Patient
New portal launched for business offers of support to NHS Wales in fight against Coronavirus 23 April 2020 Life Sciences Hub Wales has developed an online portal to enable industry to upload offers of support for the health and social care sectors for consideration by NHS Wales. Industry NHS
Health Technology Wales offers research support in response to COVID-19 21 April 2020 Health Technology Wales (HTW) is working with partners in health and social care to support the response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Industry NHS
Ysbyty Calon y Ddraig - Wales' largest temporary hospital officially opens 20 April 2020 Ysbyty Calon y Ddraig, the temporary hospital based at the Principality Stadium has been opened today, Monday 20 April 2020, by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Industry NHS Patient
New app launched to track and trace coronavirus 17 April 2020 First Minister Mark Drakeford and NHS Wales are appealing to the Welsh public to download a new COVID Symptom Tracker app to help the NHS response Industry NHS Patient
Rapid expansion of Video Consultation Service into Secondary and Community Care 12 April 2020 Following the roll-out of digital appointments for GP surgery’s across Wales, a further £2.8m has been invested to extend the scheme to all of secondary and community care. NHS Patient
Welsh distillers answer the call to collaborate to fight Coronavirus 9 April 2020 Welsh gin distilleries have produced and given away more than 200,000 bottles of desperately needed hand sanitiser to frontline services, essential workers and community care providers since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. Industry NHS Patient
Do you work for the NHS in Wales and have an innovative idea to help combat Covid-19? 9 April 2020 NHS Wales want to hear from any staff who think they have spotted a smarter way of working or have come up with innovative new practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. NHS