Accelerate is working to understand the benefits of clear face masks in communication between health care staff and patients Accelerate is working to understand the benefits of clear face masks in communication between health care staff and patients Industry NHS
UK’s first medical-grade face mask manufacturing facility set to open in Cardiff Life Sciences Hub Wales has supported Hardshell, a global leader in the production of protective defensive equipment such as body armour and demining suits, to secure product certifications that will allow it to become the first in the UK to produce medical-grade face masks for use by the NHS. Industry NHS
Welsh manufacturer set to double workforce thanks to investment in sustainable PPE 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 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
Project to help health staff using PPE facemasks communicate scoops innovation award 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
PPE experts ensure NHS Wales’ equipment is fit for purpose 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
Global Collaboration Establishes Wales’ National Covid-19 Testing Laboratory 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 Patient
Accelerate partners collaborate on new life saving ventilator Until now, ventilator designs could either be one or the other, but not both. Industry NHS Patient
Wales-based manufacturer to produce Covid-19 antibody tests Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Ortho), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, has announced that production of their Covid-19 antibody tests is underway at its state-of-the-art facility in Pencoed, near Bridgend in South Wales. Industry NHS Patient
Caerphilly company’s sustainable PPE receives global interest 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
Harnessing the power of Welsh industry is crucial to combatting Covid-19 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
160-year innovation legacy sees manufacturer return to the frontline 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
New portal launched for business offers of support to NHS Wales in fight against Coronavirus 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. NHS Patient
Welsh distillers answer the call to collaborate to fight Coronavirus 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
Rapid expansion of Video Consultation Service into Secondary and Community Care 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. Patient
150+ organisations committed to help fight coronavirus in Wales Life Sciences Hub Wales is calling on companies and innovators from across the country to join the fight against coronavirus. Industry NHS