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Four new national data feeds are now live on the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP), improving the speed, quality and efficiency of data sharing across NHS Wales.

Leaders across digital and mental health disciplines have met as part of a collective commitment to digital transformation of mental health services in Wales.

Patients are set to benefit from an exciting digital transformation in Powys, as a significant step forward is taken towards safer and more efficient prescribing and medicines administration in hospitals.

In DHCW, we are proud to acknowledge our strong partnership working ethos and arrangements, this partnership has grown over many years of working together.

In March, representatives from Digital Health and Care Wales took part as speakers at the Rewired 2025 expo. 

NHS dietitians’ ‘Nutrition Skills for Life’ programme is now supported by a Power BI dashboard and two new apps, thanks to the NDR’s Analytics Learning Programme. These tools enhance impact tracking, drive digital transformation, and support healthier communities across Wales.

The Welsh Immunisation System (WIS) has helped almost 27,000 people in Wales get the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine. The system supports healthcare professionals in managing the vaccination process.

Held on 14 January, the first Big Data event of 2025 welcomed a record 177 attendees. Co-hosted by NDR and Life Sciences Hub Wales, it showcased AI-driven analytics, health data insights, and lessons from NHS England’s Analyst X community.

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.

Launched by the National Data Resource (NDR), GitHub GIG Cymru supports health and care analysts to share code, streamline workflows, and drive innovation. With secure version control, AI-powered GitHub CoPilot, and no central cost, it enables open-source collaboration and better decision-making across 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.