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Patient sitting at a desktop computer and logging into the dental portal
Patient sitting at a desktop computer and logging into the dental portal
13/02/2025
Finding an NHS dentist in Wales easier with new digital portal

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

Welsh Nursing Care Record logo
Welsh Nursing Care Record logo
29/01/2025
Welsh Nursing Care Record now live in all hospitals in 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).

Medical practitioner looking through a microscope
Medical practitioner looking through a microscope
28/01/2025
New digital FIT test requests improving the service for patients

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

Five staff members standing next to a Christmas tree
Five staff members standing next to a Christmas tree
20/01/2025
Diabetes management system launched in North Wales

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

Pharmacist viewing information on a box of medicine for two customers
Pharmacist viewing information on a box of medicine for two customers
17/01/2025
Three more pharmacy system suppliers approved to roll out EPS technology in Wales

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.

Elderly man viewing a digital tablet
Elderly man viewing a digital tablet
18/12/2024
Digital system for managing cancer data in Wales takes important step forward

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

Group of three nurses viewing a digital tablet
Group of three nurses viewing a digital tablet
09/12/2024
Welsh Nursing Care Record reaches major milestone

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

Profile photo of Simon Nelson, pharmacist and owner of Nelson
Profile photo of Simon Nelson, pharmacist and owner of Nelson
06/12/2024
Cegedim becomes latest pharmacy system supplier to support Electronic Prescription Service in Wales

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

03/12/2024
Join us for the next Big Data Event: Big Data, Bigger Picture

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.

02/12/2024
Secondary Care electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration networking event emphasises collaboration

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

27/11/2024
Successful upgrade of Hospital Pharmacy Stock Management System

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

20/11/2024
First dispensing appliance contractors now using the Electronic Prescription Service in Wales

Some patients who use medical devices and equipment given on prescription are now able to sign up for a convenient service, following successful testing by a number of appliance contractors in Wales.

Pharmacist taking a bottle of medicine off a medicine shelf
Pharmacist taking a bottle of medicine off a medicine shelf
15/11/2024
Electronic Prescription Service marks one year in Wales

A service which makes the prescribing process easier, safer and more efficient for patients and healthcare staff is marking its first year in Wales. 

Group photo of Mat Friedlander-Moseley, Jodine Fec, Jenny Pugh-Jones and Laurence James.
Group photo of Mat Friedlander-Moseley, Jodine Fec, Jenny Pugh-Jones and Laurence James.
14/11/2024
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) finalists for two awards at the annual UK IT Industry Awards

Digital Health and Care Wales were proud to be finalists for two awards last night (November 13) at the prestigious annual UK IT Industry Awards.

Doctor pointing to a vertebra on a skeleton with a black pen
Doctor pointing to a vertebra on a skeleton with a black pen
12/11/2024
New digital dashboard provides key insights into spinal procedures across NHS Wales

A new digital dashboard is making it easier for clinicians to gain key insights into spinal procedures across NHS Wales. 

DCHW and Life Sciences Hub Wales stand at a recent IT event
DCHW and Life Sciences Hub Wales stand at a recent IT event
05/11/2024
Digital Health and Care Wales and Life Sciences Hub Wales join forces to advance digital health solutions

Digital Health and Care Wales and Life Sciences Hub Wales are joining forces to drive healthcare advancements in Wales through digital innovation.

Group image of Gill Friend, Alison Watkins and Rebecca Lees
Group image of Gill Friend, Alison Watkins and Rebecca Lees
04/11/2024
Digital Medicines communications team commended at national awards event

The team behind a campaign to raise awareness among patients and healthcare staff about the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales has been commended in a prestigious national awards ceremony. 

Graphic design of a person typing on a laptop computer with various digital icons in the foreground
Graphic design of a person typing on a laptop computer with various digital icons in the foreground
21/10/2024
Analytics Learning Programme 2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Analysts

The National Data Resource (NDR) has launched ALP 2025, offering tailored streams to develop analytics skills, with a focus on AI, machine learning, and the Google Cloud Platform.

18/10/2024
Electronic Prescription Service now available in every health board in Wales

The service was launched in Rhyl, in Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, last November and is being rolled out across Wales as quickly and safely as possible.

Smiling elderly lady sitting on a sofa with a cup in her hand
Smiling elderly lady sitting on a sofa with a cup in her hand
11/10/2024
DHCW supports Bowel Cancer Screening expansion

The Bowel Screening Information Management System developed and supported by Digital Health and Care Wales is supporting the expansion of the Bowel screening programme in Wales to younger ages.