News & Events
Check here for regular news updates, guidance alerts and event information.
October 2024
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
September 2024
Innovation Directory Wales – Powered by Life Sciences Hub Wales
September 2024
Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre publishes first annual report
August 2024
Guidance published on AI assisted tools for prostate cancer diagnosis
July 2024
Guidance published in Floseal to treat acute nosebleeds
July 2024
Health Technology Wales publishes 2023/24 Annual Report
July 2024
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ published
July 2024
Re-Appointment of Dr Chris Martin as Chair of Life Sciences Hub Wales
July 2024
New guidance published on artificial intelligence assisted endoscopy for gastrointestinal cancer
June 2024
HTW and NIHR form national partnership to drive evidence generation for non-medicine health and care technologies
May 2024
HTW Chair receives prestigious Fellowship in recognition of contributions to medicine and learning
April 2024
New innovation directory of life sciences innovation organisations in Wales launched
April 2024
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ published
March 2024
Guidance published on Intensive Family Preservation Programmes
March 2024
Guidance published on video feedback interventions
March 2024
Opportunity to join Life Sciences Hub Wales as Non-Executive Director (Welsh language essential)
March 2024
Guidance published on liposuction for the treatment of chronic lymphoedema
February 2024
Funding for game-changing tech which could destroy cancers and predict disease
January 2024
Guidance published on digital wound management tools
January 2024
Guidance published on low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy
January 2024
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ published
January 2024
Guidance published on robot-assisted thoracic surgery
December 2023
Guidance published on solution-focused assessment tools (DIALOG+)
December 2023
Guidance published on percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors
December 2023
Guidance published on multi-grip myoelectric upper limb prosthetics
October 2023
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
October 2023
International social care intervention network invites HTW director to join its board
October 2023
Life Sciences Hub Wales’ new report highlights how innovation is fuelling transformation across health and social care
September 2023
Guidance published recommending the use of contact lenses to treat children with short-sightedness in Wales
September 2023
Prominent leaders from healthcare and technology join Life Sciences Hub Wales’ Board
September 2023
UK patients set to have faster access to innovative medical technologies via new pathway
September 2023
Appeal launched for technologies to support NHS Wales COVID-19 recovery
September 2023
International HTA collaboration expands
August 2023
Latest Adoption Audit report reveals impact of HTW guidance
July 2023
Guidance published on wearable cardioverter defibrillators for people at risk of sudden cardiac death
July 2023
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
June 2023
Health Technology Wales publishes 2022/23 Annual Report
April 2023
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
March 2023
International Women’s Day 2023 – Open Topic Call
March 2023
Support the development of the Health Technology Wales Appraisal Process Guide
March 2023
Guidance published on photobiomodulation
February 2023
Latest figures show how Wales is fuelling the UK’s life sciences vision
February 2023
HTW and the Bevan Commission renew partnership
February 2023
HTW appointed as Collaborating Partner of Evidence Centre set to conduct vital research into health and social care challenges
February 2023
New Deputy Chair appointed for Health Technology Wales Appraisal Panel
February 2023
Campaign launched to find non-medicine health and care technologies to help improve the lives of people living with cancer
February 2023
Life Sciences Hub launches stakeholder survey
January 2023
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
January 2023
Five-year progress review highlights prospects for future development
January 2023
Guidance published on virtual reality intervention for pain management
January 2023
HTW and NICE pledge to continue working in partnership
December 2022
HTW renews MoU with Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee
December 2022
Health Technology Wales celebrates its 5th anniversary
December 2022
Guidance published on a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
November 2022
Life Sciences Hub Wales’ new report highlights impact of supporting NHS Wales, social care and industry partners
October 2022
HTW renews partnership with the All-Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre
October 2022
Guidance published on left atrial appendage occlusion to treat adults with atrial fibrillation
October 2022
National bodies to continue building on success of Celtic Connections strategic alliance
October 2022
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
October 2022
HTW publishes pilot adoption audit report
September 2022
Health Technology Wales to celebrate 5th anniversary with a virtual event
September 2022
Health Technology Wales and Life Sciences Hub Wales pledge to renew collaboration
September 2022
Health Technology Wales partners with international health technology assessment bodies to collaborate on shared challenges
July 2022
Guidance published on laryngeal biopsy for people with suspected head and neck cancer
July 2022
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
July 2022
Appeal launched for digital solutions to solve health and social care challenges in Wales
June 2022
HTW publishes guidance on stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR)
May 2022
HTW publishes guidance on electronic blood management systems
May 2022
HTW guidance is published on video laryngoscopy
May 2022
Read our 2021 Impact Report
May 2022
Radiotherapy that can halve the time patients with prostate cancer spend receiving treatment is recommended for use in Wales
April 2022
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
April 2022
Recording of Digital Solutions for Health and Social Care in Wales event now available
April 2022
Health Technology Wales 2021 Annual Report is published
February 2022
Micro-costing toolkit to address challenges of bringing cell and gene therapies to NHS patients
February 2022
Event to explore digital solutions for health and social care in Wales
February 2022
Guidance published: Transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of depression
February 2022
In Memoriam – Adrian Mironas
January 2022
HTW completes study on transmission of Covid-19 from vaccinated people
January 2022
Health Technology Wales launches search for ideas that could transform social care
January 2022
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
January 2022
HTW publishes Social Care Action Plan
December 2021
Life changing device for people with diabetes given green light by Welsh health technology experts
November 2021
Support programme for carers of people with dementia recommended for use in Wales
November 2021
Guidance published: Natriuretic peptides to rule-in and rule-out a diagnosis of heart failure in adults in the emergency department setting
November 2021
8 key issues reviewed by the Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre so far
November 2021
Social care expert appointed as Chair of Stakeholder Forum
October 2021
HTW collaborates with global network of health technology assessment agencies on patient involvement position statement
October 2021
Health Technology Wales scoops international award
October 2021
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
September 2021
HTW Chair, Professor Peter Groves: Tenure extended
July 2021
HTW Strategic Plan 2021-25 is published
July 2021
Guidance published: Haemodialysis antimicrobial barrier caps
July 2021
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
May 2021
Guidance published: Point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose gallstone disease
May 2021
Guidance published: Corneal cross-linking (CXL)
April 2021
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
April 2021
Health Technology Wales seeks suggestions of innovations that transform care
March 2021
Health Technology Wales to partner with Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre
March 2021