December 2023
Guidance published on multi-grip myoelectric upper limb prosthetics
Health Technology Wales has published new guidance on the use of multi-grip myoelectric upper limb prosthetics for people with upper…
October 2023
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
We’ve published the ‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin to support decision making on health technologies within NHS Wales
October 2023
International social care intervention network invites HTW director to join its board
We are pleased to announce that Dr Susan Myles, Director of Health Technology Wales, has been appointed to the board…
October 2023
Life Sciences Hub Wales’ new report highlights how innovation is fuelling transformation across health and social care
Life Sciences Hub Wales has published its latest Impact Report. It highlights the strength of the Welsh innovation landscape and…
September 2023
Guidance published recommending the use of contact lenses to treat children with short-sightedness in Wales
New guidance published by Health Technology Wales (HTW) supports the routine adoption of a type of contact lens that slows…
September 2023
Prominent leaders from healthcare and technology join Life Sciences Hub Wales’ Board
Life Sciences Hub Wales, an organisation dedicated to helping cross-sector partners drive innovation to the frontline of health and social…
September 2023
UK patients set to have faster access to innovative medical technologies via new pathway
The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) pilot was launched today by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Health…
September 2023
International HTA collaboration expands
The international collaboration between six health technology assessment bodies from across the UK, Australia and Canada welcomes two further HTA…
August 2023
Latest Adoption Audit report reveals impact of HTW guidance
Awareness of HTW guidance is high and it is having an impact across Wales according to the latest HTW Adoption…
July 2023
Guidance published on wearable cardioverter defibrillators for people at risk of sudden cardiac death
People in Wales who are at risk of their heart stopping suddenly, may be fitted with wearable defibrillators following new…
July 2023
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
We’ve published the ‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin to support decision making on health technologies within NHS Wales. The bulletin…
April 2023
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
We’ve published the ‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin to support decision making on health technologies within NHS Wales. The bulletin…
July 2022
Guidance published on laryngeal biopsy for people with suspected head and neck cancer
Health Technology Wales has published guidance on laryngeal biopsy for people with suspected head and neck cancer in outpatient settings…
July 2022
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
We’ve published the ‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin to support decision making on health technologies within NHS Wales. The bulletin…
July 2022
Appeal launched for digital solutions to solve health and social care challenges in Wales
A search has begun for digital solutions to the biggest challenges facing the Welsh health and social care sectors today.…
June 2022
HTW publishes guidance on stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR)
Health Technology Wales has published guidance recommending the routine adoption of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to treat people with primary…
May 2022
HTW publishes guidance on electronic blood management systems
Health Technology Wales has published guidance recommending that health boards across Wales should adopt electronic blood management systems (EBMS) to…
May 2022
HTW guidance is published on video laryngoscopy
HTW has published guidance on video laryngoscopy for people who need intubation in pre-hospital settings
May 2022
Read our 2021 Impact Report
HTW has published its latest Impact Report which summaries its achievements as a national health technology assessment organisation in 2021.…
May 2022
Radiotherapy that can halve the time patients with prostate cancer spend receiving treatment is recommended for use in Wales
A form of radiotherapy that could halve the time prostate cancer patients spend receiving treatment has been recommended for use…
April 2022
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
We’ve published the ‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin to support decision making on health technologies within NHS Wales. The bulletin…
April 2022
Recording of Digital Solutions for Health and Social Care in Wales event now available
A recording of the Digital Solutions for Health and Social Care in Wales event is now available to view via…
April 2022
Health Technology Wales 2021 Annual Report is published
We are delighted to announce the publication of our 2021 Annual Report, which describes the work we have carried out…
February 2022
Micro-costing toolkit to address challenges of bringing cell and gene therapies to NHS patients
Health Technology Wales has helped address the challenge of bringing high-cost cell and gene therapies to NHS patients by creating…
February 2022
Event to explore digital solutions for health and social care in Wales
We are joining forces with Life Sciences Hub Wales, Digital Health Ecosystem Wales and Digital Health and Care Wales to…
February 2022
Guidance published: Transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of depression
Health Technology Wales has published guidance on the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat major depression that…
February 2022
In Memoriam – Adrian Mironas
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague Adrian Mironas who passed away on Monday…
January 2022
HTW completes study on transmission of Covid-19 from vaccinated people
A rapid review by HTW researchers exploring the risk of Covid-19 transmission from people vaccinated against the virus has been…
January 2022
Health Technology Wales launches search for ideas that could transform social care
Health Technology Wales has embarked on a search for technology with the potential to transform Wales’ social sector. It has…
January 2022
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
We’ve published the ‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin to support decision making on health technologies within NHS Wales. The bulletin…
January 2022
HTW publishes Social Care Action Plan
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has published an Action Plan setting out how to adapt its processes for the social care…
December 2021
Life changing device for people with diabetes given green light by Welsh health technology experts
A life-changing’ device for people with diabetes has been recommended for routine use in the Welsh NHS by Health Technology…
November 2021
Support programme for carers of people with dementia recommended for use in Wales
A psychological support programme aimed at reducing depression among carers of dementia patients has been 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
We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of Natriuretic peptides to rule-in and rule-out a diagnosis of heart failure in…
November 2021
8 key issues reviewed by the Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre so far
Health Technology Wales is a Collaborating Partner of the Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre (WCEC) which, since March 2021, has reviewed…
November 2021
Social care expert appointed as Chair of Stakeholder Forum
An expert in social care has been appointed by Health Technology Wales (HTW) as Chair of its newly formed Stakeholder…
October 2021
HTW collaborates with global network of health technology assessment agencies on patient involvement position statement
Health Technology Wales (HTW) has joined forces with health technology assessment agencies across the world to write a position statement…
October 2021
Health Technology Wales scoops international award
A prestigious global prize has been awarded to Health Technology Wales (HTW) for its approach to evaluating the impact of…
