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On Monday 10^th March, Digital Health and Care Wales hosted our first internal Women in Tech event at our Cardiff office. The event aimed to showcase and empower our female colleagues working in technical roles across DHCW.

Digital Health and Care Wales took part in Microsoft's International Women’s Day event in Wales.

The GitHub GIG Cymru service, launched by the National Data Resource (NDR), enhances data collaboration across NHS Wales, enabling health and care analysts to share code, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency. With AI-powered GitHub CoPilot, secure version control, and no central management cost, it fosters innovation and open-source health data sharing. Health boards gain training, support, and advanced analytics tools to drive better decision-making. Join today to boost collaboration and efficiency in NHS Wales.

The NHS Wales Microsoft 365 Centre of Excellence were pleased to partner with Microsoft and Gamma to hold a national event for colleagues across NHS Wales at The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff.

One million prescription items have been dispensed in Wales via a digital service which makes the prescribing process easier and safer for patients. 

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is implementing a new electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) system to improve patient safety and streamline hospital workflows. Part of NHS Wales' Digital Medicines Programme, ePMA enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and supports ABUHB’s long-term healthcare strategy.

A new digital service to help make it easier to find an NHS dentist is being been rolled out across Wales.

The University Hospital of Wales (UHW), located in Cardiff & Vale University Health Board (CAV), has become the 58th and final hospital to go live with the Welsh Nursing Care Record (WNCR).

A test for patients with symptoms of possible lower gastro-intestinal tract conditions can now be requested digitally by Primary and Secondary care services. 

The Welsh Information Solution for Diabetes Management (WISDM) system is now live in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Central.

A big step forward has been taken in the delivery of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales, with three further system suppliers gaining approval to roll out their software in community pharmacies.

A digital system for managing cancer data in Wales has taken an important step forward.

The Welsh Nursing Care Record (WNCR) is now fully available in all adult inpatient wards at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Healthcare technology firm Cegedim has become the latest pharmacy system supplier to support the roll out of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales. 

The Advanced Analytics team at the National Data Resource, in collaboration with Life Sciences Hub Wales, is proud to announce the upcoming instalment of their Big Data Event series.

Collaboration was at the heart of a key event for healthcare professionals working on a transformative and exciting digital programme for Wales.

The first significant all-Wales upgrade to the Welsh Hospital Pharmacy Stock Management System has been successfully completed.