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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.

Group photo of participants at the Analytics Learning Programme (ALP) annual awards ceremony
Group photo of participants at the Analytics Learning Programme (ALP) annual awards ceremony
09/10/2024
ALP 2024 Awards Ceremony Highlights Collaborative Innovation

The Analytics Learning Programme (ALP) had its annual awards ceremony celebrating the success of its collaborative analytics projects on October 2, 2024.

08/10/2024
National Data Resource Stakeholder Update to Feature Latest Developments and Partner Spotlight

The NDR is hosting a stakeholder update on October 24th to discuss recent progress, future plans, and partner collaborations.

Medical practitioner talking to a patient in a wheelchair
Medical practitioner talking to a patient in a wheelchair
03/10/2024
Digital solution provides unified view of patient administration system

A new digital development has enabled a unified view of data held in patient administration systems (PAS) across Wales for the first time.

Person involved in a video conferencing meeting on a laptop computer
Person involved in a video conferencing meeting on a laptop computer
01/10/2024
Big Data Event showcases the future of data collaboration

Big Data event explores collaboration as the key to unlocking data's power in revolutionising public services.

Dental patient with dental instruments in her mouth
Dental patient with dental instruments in her mouth
30/09/2024
New digital service will streamline access to routine NHS dental treatment across Wales

Centralising the process for accessing routine care through an NHS dentist for people across Wales.

Digital Leaders 100 Logo
Digital Leaders 100 Logo
27/09/2024
Two DHCW Executives named Digital Leaders 100 finalists

DHCW executives named finalists for Digital Leader of the Year category of the 2024 Digital Leaders 100 (DL100) Awards.  

Graphic design of a laptop computer with Cloud Platform icon on the screen
Graphic design of a laptop computer with Cloud Platform icon on the screen
26/09/2024
Google Transfer Appliance: Revolutionising Data Transfer

The National Data Resource team is successfully using the Google Transfer Appliance to securely move large amounts of data from Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This project aligns with DHCW's strategy and supports the NDR's goals for enhanced data sharing and analysis.

Medical practitioner opening an app on their mobile device
Medical practitioner opening an app on their mobile device
26/09/2024
Electronic Prescription Service delivers 100,000 prescription items in Wales

100,000th prescription item dispensed after being sent electronically from a GP practice to a pharmacy.