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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. 

The ‘Nutrition Skills for Life’ initiative, delivered by NHS dietitians, has been enhanced through data-driven insights, thanks to the National Data Resource’s Analytics Learning Programme (ALP). The programme now benefits from a Power BI dashboard, enabling better tracking of impact and resource use, with digital transformation also introducing two new apps to support healthy eating education. By integrating data insights with hands-on training, the initiative is improving community health outcomes 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.

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 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. 

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