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Nurse with a stethoscope around her neck working on a digital device
03/09/2024
New digital system will improve care for patients and save time for staff

Plans to deliver a new electronic prescribing system in all Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) hospitals have taken a big step forward today (Tuesday September 3, 2024) with the announcement that it has selected Nervecentre as its technology supplier.

Two staff members standing outside the Gwydir GP Surgery
Two staff members standing outside the Gwydir GP Surgery
28/08/2024
More patients in north Wales are benefiting from the Electronic Prescription Service

Patients in three Conwy communities are benefiting from the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) as it picks up pace in north Wales.

Group photo of medical practitioners at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU)
Group photo of medical practitioners at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU)
21/08/2024
Digital to revolutionise hospital prescribing in North Wales

Digital transformation is gathering pace in North Wales as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU) selects Better UK as its technology partner to introduce a ‘game-changing’ electronic prescribing system in its hospitals.

14/08/2024
Digital Health and Care Wales attended the National Eisteddfod 2024!

On Wednesday 7th and Friday 9th August, Digital Health and Care Wales were at the National Eisteddfod 2024 in Pontypridd. 

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Librarian placing books onto a shelf
14/08/2024
Academic study: Reasons to be cheerful

Andrew Morgans writes about why the prospect of studying at a higher education level is not as daunting as you may think.

13/08/2024
Join us for the next Big Data Event

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.

Pharmacist showing two customers a bottle of medicine
Pharmacist showing two customers a bottle of medicine
13/08/2024
Electronic Prescription Service picks up pace in Wales

The delivery of an electronic prescription service (EPS) in Wales is picking up pace, with a fourth pharmacy system supplier gaining approval to roll out its software in its community pharmacies. 

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Digital Health and Care Wale Logo
01/08/2024
Our response to the violent events happening across the UK

As an organisation with its core values rooted in equality, diversity and inclusion, we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and free.

Group photo with Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Andrew Evans
Group photo with Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Andrew Evans
31/07/2024
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Andrew Evans sees Electronic Prescription Service in action

The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Wales, Andrew Evans, visited a Caerphilly GP practice and pharmacy today to find out how the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is benefiting patients and healthcare staff. 

First cohort celebrating success after graduating from the Digital Transformation for Health and Care Professions (MSc)
First cohort celebrating success after graduating from the Digital Transformation for Health and Care Professions (MSc)
29/07/2024
First cohort celebrate success after graduating from the Digital Transformation for Health and Care Professions (MSc)

DHCW and NHS Wales colleagues have been celebrating after graduating from the first digital health transformation course of its kind in Wales.   

17/07/2024
DHCW staff join healthcare professionals for student showcase

DHCW colleagues joined health and social care professionals at a showcase event in Swansea to share examples of innovative research being undertaken as part of the MSc Digital Transformation for the Health and Care Professions at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 

Welsh Nursing Record presentation with two large digital screens
Welsh Nursing Record presentation with two large digital screens
08/07/2024
DHCW collaborate with universities to give future nurses insight into digital healthcare system

Student nurses at universities across Wales are being given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of an NHS Wales digital nursing system before they go on their first clinical placements.

Nurse with blue gloves giving a patient a vaccination in her left arm
Nurse with blue gloves giving a patient a vaccination in her left arm
02/07/2024
10 millionth Covid vaccination recorded in Wales

The Welsh Immunisation System (WIS) has now reached a huge milestone and recorded 10 million vaccinations being carried out across Wales. 

Profile picture of Steve Russell, Positive Solutions Chief Commercial Officer
Profile picture of Steve Russell, Positive Solutions Chief Commercial Officer
01/07/2024
Positive Solutions approved to roll out electronic prescribing software in Wales

Positive Solutions is the third supplier to be given the go-ahead to use its Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) technology in Wales.

Pharmacist standing at a Boots Pharmacy counter
Pharmacist standing at a Boots Pharmacy counter
28/06/2024
Electronic prescription technology approved for use in Boots in Wales

Roll out of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales, which is making a big difference to patients and healthcare staff, continues to gather pace. 

Hand taking a box of medicine from a medicine shelf
Hand taking a box of medicine from a medicine shelf
26/06/2024
Deadline nears for Electronic Prescription Service grants to transform Welsh pharmacy systems

The next deadline for pharmacy system suppliers to apply for grants to help develop electronic prescription service (EPS) technology for use in Wales is fast approaching on July 4, 2024. 

20/06/2024
Mental health discovery project shortlisted at NHS Wales Awards

A 12-week project to identify challenges and opportunities in mental health services across Wales has been shortlisted for an NHS Wales Award.  

Three profile photos of people using different digital devices
Three profile photos of people using different digital devices
14/06/2024
DHCW sets out strategy to transform health and care services by 2030

The transformational role Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) will play in the delivery of health and care services has been set out in a new long-term strategy.  

Image of a person watching a video conferencing meeting on a laptop computer
Image of a person watching a video conferencing meeting on a laptop computer
13/06/2024
Big Data team celebrates another successful event: Learning in partnership

Last week, the Advanced Analytics team in the National Data Resource, in partnership with Life Sciences Hub Wales, held its fourth Big Data event, welcoming record numbers to its online webinar. 

10/06/2024
Healthcare technology provider EMIS tests its electronic prescription software for use in Wales

As pharmacies prepare for a new digital service that will completely change the way prescriptions are managed, EMIS is announced as the fifth IT system supplier to test its technology to support electronic prescriptions in Wales.