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23/05/2024
Healthcare IT supplier Clanwilliam tests its electronic prescriptions technology in Wales

Delivery of an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales is gathering pace, with healthcare IT supplier Clanwilliam testing its technology to support the programme.  

Group photo with Charlotte Smith, Wellington Road’s Lead Pharmacist, receiving a commemorative plaque
Group photo with Charlotte Smith, Wellington Road’s Lead Pharmacist, receiving a commemorative plaque
15/05/2024
Commemorative plaques mark first use of electronic prescription service in Wales

The first GP surgery and pharmacy to use electronic prescriptions in Wales have been honoured with the presentation of commemorative plaques. 

Graphic image of the Diabetes View interface
Graphic image of the Diabetes View interface
10/05/2024
Diabetes View brings together information for diabetes patients

Diabetes View is now available for all health boards currently using the Diabetes Consultation Note in the latest version of the Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP).

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Invatech Health Logo
24/04/2024
Invatech given green light to roll out electronic prescribing across Wales

In a further exciting milestone for electronic prescribing in Wales, the pharmacy system supplier Invatech has been given the green light to roll out its technology across Wales.

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WCP Mobile logo
08/04/2024
Upgraded WCP mobile app welcomed by healthcare workers

Doctors can now use their mobile devices for checking patients documents, without having to access a shared ward computer.

27/03/2024
Digital pharmacy system helps free up nearly 26,000 GP appointments across Wales in one month

Nearly 26,000 GP appointments were freed up in February alone thanks to a digital system that’s available to all pharmacies across Wales.

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Profile image of Steve Russel
25/03/2024
Positive Solutions tests Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales

Positive Solutions has become the latest pharmacy system supplier to develop and test technology to help deliver an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales.

Medical practitioner with a stethoscope around their neck typing on a laptop computer
Medical practitioner with a stethoscope around their neck typing on a laptop computer
22/03/2024
Digital improvements to prescribing at Cardiff and Vale UHB

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has reached a significant milestone in introducing a new clinical digital system for improving the prescribing and administering of medication across its sites.

Pharmacist selecting a medicine from a medicine shelf
Pharmacist selecting a medicine from a medicine shelf
18/03/2024
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) rolls out at second site in Wales

Patients in Conwy are the second community in Wales to use the exciting new electronic prescription service (EPS).

Pharmacist checking the details on a box of medicine
Pharmacist checking the details on a box of medicine
15/03/2024
Testing Wales Shared Medicines Record

Healthcare in Wales is on the brink of a revolution in medicines management. Development of a world-leading digital solution will share patients’ medicines records, making them available where and when they are needed across Wales.

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Digital Health Rewired Logo
12/03/2024
Keith Farrar to speak at Digital Health Rewired

Keith Farrar, Senior Responsible Officer for Wales’ Shared Medicines Record (SMR) programme, puts the spotlight on integrated medicines information and how it can improve patient outcomes, at the upcoming ReWired digital health summit.

11/03/2024
Big Data Fund winners showcase innovation in health and care

Last month, Colleagues from health and care organisations across Wales came together for the latest Big Data Event, showcasing innovative projects made possible by the National Data Resource (NDR) programme

08/03/2024
Brussels showcase for DHCW Research and Innovation
Digital Change Delivery Network stand at the UK Careers Fair in Principality Stadium, Cardiff.
Digital Change Delivery Network stand at the UK Careers Fair in Principality Stadium, Cardiff.
29/02/2024
Business Change Support Officer Programme launched at Cardiff Careers Fair

A new programme, hosted by the Digital Change Delivery Network, was recently launched at the UK Careers Fair in Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

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Digital Health Rewired banner
26/02/2024
Digital challenges and successes for NHS under the spotlight at ReWired

Transforming health and care through digital and the increasing challenges of cyber security are among the key themes that speakers from Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) will be discussing at Digital Health ReWired 2024.

Smiling doctor talking to her patient
Smiling doctor talking to her patient
15/02/2024
Digital and data at the heart of new Primary Care Strategy

An ambitious new Primary Care Strategy from Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) outlines the steps it will take to support the delivery of digital transformation across primary care services in Wales.

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Entrance to the Cardiac Physiology Department
06/02/2024
Electronic test requests helping Cardiology services in Cardiff hospital 

A new digital service launched in Cardiff’s UHW hospital is improving cardiology services. 

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Blue graphic design of a computer mouse linked to a monitor
05/02/2024
We want your views on the DHCW long-term strategy

Over the past few months we have been developing our new long term strategy, working with key delivery partners and with teams in our own organisation. 

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HSJ Digital Transformation Summit logo
30/01/2024
Improving patient outcomes through digital to take centre stage at summit

The power of data, embedding a digital culture and transforming access to primary care through digital are among the topics panellists from Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) will discuss at the HSJ Digital Transformation Summit.

26/01/2024
Welsh Nursing Care Record upgraded to one national database

Eight separate databases for the Welsh Nursing Care Record (WNCR) have been replaced with a single national instance.