Case Studies

Innovation stories: Developing a rapid diagnostic tool testing for Covid-19 and beyond

A partnership project setup between Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), the University of South Wales, and Llusern Scientific, to rapidly diagnose a range of illnesses from Covid-19 to urinary tract infections using LAMP, a newly developed molecular technology.

Innovation stories: 3D printing solutions to Covid challenges to improve services and support collaborative working

Throughout the pandemic, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), like many Health Boards across the country, experienced difficulties in sourcing a range of hospital equipment and supplies, as the outbreak placed pressures on the supply industry following increased demand for products.

Testing and evaluation of alcohol-free sanitiser and surface hygiene in practical applications

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting public health advice that emphasised regular and thorough hand washing or use of a hand sanitiser as crucial to slowing and preventing infection has raised the need for better and more effective hand sanitising products, particularly those with a long lasting action.

Foot and Ankle UK Ltd, Orthopaedics Interactive Diagnosis

The Orthopaedics Interactive Diagnosis project saw a collaboration between ATiC and Cardiff-based Foot and Ankle UK Ltd, Spire Cardiff Hospital, where Mr Anthony Perera is Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon.

Evaluation of the Residual SARS-COV-2 Antiviral Efficacy of a Number of Novel Prolonged-Action Hand Sanitiser Products

The use of hand sanitisers have become an increasingly important part of people’s daily lives.

New WellSPACE project examines future workspace post Covid-19

A new six-month study to evaluate the impact of workplace environments on health, wellbeing, and performance within a post-Covid-19 environment is under way at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

Wales’ Virtual Hospital

Accelerate is supporting a multi-disciplinary, and cross-speciality, undergraduate and postgraduate online virtual environment (Wales’ Virtual Hospital)

Development of a Physiotherapy Intelligent Virtual Reality System Overview

Accelerate is supporting the delivery of this project through Cardiff University’s academic and clinical expertise, alongside the provision of project management and support for a research associate. HexTransforma Healthcare are contributing their industrial expertise in digital healthcare innovation and will bring their experience in developing commercially viable solutions.

Cardiff company secures international interest for innovative PPE waste solution

Digital Trauma Resilience Training: DNA Definitive creates legacy for healthcare staff in Wales

As one of five successful Digital Solutions Fund (DSF) bids, and to provide support to NHS staff across Wales, DNA Definitive rapidly piloted a digital learning solution for trauma response management.

Connect Health delivers digital physiotherapy support in the face of COVID-19

The Digital Solutions Fund (DSF) is a Welsh Government-funded programme coordinated by the Digital Health Ecosystem Wales (DHEW) to support the COVID-19 response. Connect Health was the first project to run, supporting the digital transformation of physiotherapy.

Welsh company unmasks solution to global PPE waste problem

A South Wales company has developed an innovative way to recycle single use personal protective equipment (PPE) in a bid to tackle the mountain of waste being produced as a result of the pandemic.

International safety company Bollé announces partnership with Welsh manufacturer

Production of a new range of safety eyewear for one of the world's leading names in the industry, Bollé, has begun at a site in Wales.

An Accelerate case study: Geko™

Venous thromboembolic diseases (VTE) are caused by a thrombus (blood clot) occurring in a vein. Patients are assessed for their VTE risk when they enter a hospital.

Virucidal coatings in the battle against Covid-19: using biorefining waste technology to enhance PPE safety

This project builds on a collaboration to develop naturally-derived virucidal actives by trying to assess the efficacy of coating formulations in rendering pandemic viruses immobile and destroying them on contact with a coated surface.

A Meeting of Creative Minds: How Partnership is Driving VR Adoption in Healthcare

Accelerate is working to understand the benefits of clear face masks in communication between health care staff and patients

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accelerate partners collaborate on new life saving ventilator

Until now, ventilator designs could either be one or the other, but not both.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Virtual doctor appointments rolled out across Wales

All GP practices in Wales can now access a new system, which allows people to have online appointments with their doctor and other healthcare professionals.

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.

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, health and social care organisations in Wales are working together on a range of important projects that are transforming health, care and wellbeing. Our case studies explore how projects that we and other partners are working on are helping to achieve this.

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