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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

25/09/2024
DHCW Data Analysts providing important role in Blood Cancer UK action plan

A landmark UK policy report setting out recommendations to improve blood cancer care and survival has benefitted from the expertise input of data analysts in DHCW.