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
Appeal launched for technologies to support NHS Wales COVID-19 recovery
An appeal for ideas of technologies that could support the NHS Wales COVID-19 recovery process has been launched by 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…
June 2023
Health Technology Wales publishes 2022/23 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce the publication of our 2022/23 Annual Report which highlights our latest achievements in improving health…
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…
March 2023
International Women’s Day 2023 – Open Topic Call
This International Women’s Day Health Technology Wales has launched an open topic call to find non-medicine health and care technologies…
March 2023
Support the development of the Health Technology Wales Appraisal Process Guide
We have produced a draft Appraisal Process Guide, which aims to clearly explain our health technology appraisal process to external…
March 2023
Guidance published on photobiomodulation
Health Technology Wales has published guidance on photobiomodulation for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis and radiation dermatitis associated…
February 2023
HTW and the Bevan Commission renew partnership
Health Technology Wales (HTW) and the Bevan Commission have renewed their partnership, pledging to work in partnership to improve health…
February 2023
HTW appointed as Collaborating Partner of Evidence Centre set to conduct vital research into health and social care challenges
HTW is to be a Collaborating Partner of a new Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre, funded by Welsh…
February 2023
New Deputy Chair appointed for Health Technology Wales Appraisal Panel
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a Deputy Chair for the Health Technology Wales Appraisal Panel (AP) Dr…
February 2023
Campaign launched to find non-medicine health and care technologies to help improve the lives of people living with cancer
Health Technology Wales has launched an open topic call to find non-medicine health and care technologies that could improve the…
February 2023
Life Sciences Hub launches stakeholder survey
Life Sciences Hub has launched its 2023 stakeholder survey, where it will be encouraging feedback across colleagues in industry, academia,…
January 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…
January 2023
Five-year progress review highlights prospects for future development
Health Technology Wales is pleased to announce the publication of its five-year review which highlights its strong progress and prospects…
January 2023
Guidance published on virtual reality intervention for pain management
Health Technology Wales has published guidance on the use of virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy for the management of pain…
January 2023
HTW and NICE pledge to continue working in partnership
Health Technology Wales (HTW) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are pleased to announce they have…
December 2022
HTW renews MoU with Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee
HTW has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC). The two organisations have…
December 2022
Health Technology Wales celebrates its 5th anniversary
Health Technology Wales has celebrated its 5th anniversary with a virtual event featuring speakers from across the health, social care,…
December 2022
Guidance published on a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
A treatment for people with diabetic foot ulcers has been recommended for routine adoption in Wales by Health Technology Wales.…
November 2022
Life Sciences Hub Wales’ new report highlights impact of supporting NHS Wales, social care and industry partners
Life Sciences Hub Wales has published its Annual Report, which highlights how it is accelerating the development and adoption of…
October 2022
HTW renews partnership with the All-Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre
Health Technology Wales and the All-Wales Therapeutics & Toxicology Centre (AWTCC) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding, pledging to continue…
October 2022
Guidance published on left atrial appendage occlusion to treat adults with atrial fibrillation
Health Technology Wales has published guidance on a type of heart surgery that can be used to prevent blood clots…
October 2022
National bodies to continue building on success of Celtic Connections strategic alliance
A strategic alliance between Health Technology Wales (HTW) and its national counterparts in Scotland and Ireland is to be renewed.…
October 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…
October 2022
HTW publishes pilot adoption audit report
The impact of national guidance published by Health Technology Wales (HTW) has been revealed in its first adoption audit pilot…
September 2022
Health Technology Wales to celebrate 5th anniversary with a virtual event
We are pleased to announce that we will holding a virtual event to celebrate our fifth anniversary on December 8th.
September 2022
Health Technology Wales and Life Sciences Hub Wales pledge to renew collaboration
Health Technology Wales (HTW) and Life Sciences Hub Wales (LSHW) are to continue working in partnership after the two organisations…
September 2022
Health Technology Wales partners with international health technology assessment bodies to collaborate on shared challenges
Six health technology assessment (HTA) bodies from three continents are to join forces to collaborate on a range of topics…
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…
October 2021
‘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…
September 2021
HTW Chair, Professor Peter Groves: Tenure extended
We are delighted to announce that the tenure of our Chair, Professor Peter Groves, has been extended by the Minister…
July 2021
HTW Strategic Plan 2021-25 is published
We are pleased to announce the publication of the HTW Strategic Plan 2021 – 25, developed in consultation with our…
July 2021
Guidance published: Haemodialysis antimicrobial barrier caps
We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of Haemodialysis antimicrobial barrier caps.
July 2021
‘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…
May 2021
Guidance published: Point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose gallstone disease
We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose gallstone disease.
May 2021
Guidance published: Corneal cross-linking (CXL)
We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of adults and children with keratoconus.
April 2021
‘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 2021
Health Technology Wales seeks suggestions of innovations that transform care
Health Technology Wales is looking for ideas from across health and social care to improve the quality of care in…
March 2021
Health Technology Wales to partner with Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre
The national Health Technology Assessment (HTA) body will provide research expertise and input to the brand-new £3m centre for COVID-19…
March 2021
HTW Strategic Plan – Stakeholder consultation
We’re seeking the views of external stakeholders on the content and direction of our strategy. You’re invited to provide your…
February 2021
Webinar: Technologies and topics
In part two, patient groups and organisations are invited to explore the concept of a health technology and how these…
January 2021
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
The bulletin lists advice and guidance published by us and other health technology assessment (HTA) agencies across the UK and…
January 2021
The importance of evidence-informed decision making to improve health and social care
In their introduction of the report, Professor Peter Groves, HTW Chair, and Dr Susan Myles, HTW Director, reflect with their…
January 2021
HTW Annual Report 2020 is published
The 40-page report explores the areas we’ve worked on over the last year and reflects on our role as a…
January 2021
Suspension of HTW appraisal process
We have, unfortunately, taken the decision to suspend our Appraisal Panel meetings and the publication of new national Guidance until…
December 2020
HTW Quarterly: December 2020
The third edition of HTW Quarterly, our new e-newsletter to bring regular updates on our activities, is now available
November 2020
HTW officially joins EUnetHTA
The Executive Board of EUnetHTA accepted an application to formalise our membership in October and we’ve now been officially welcomed…
October 2020
Guidance published: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of TAVI for the treatment of patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis who…
October 2020
Guidance published: Rapid antigen detection tests (RADT)
We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of RADT for group A streptococcal infections to treat people with a sore…
October 2020
‘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 2020
What is the value of incorporating research expertise into the development of health technologies?
To coincide with the launch of the HTW Scientific Advice Service, we asked an important question to influential individuals in…
October 2020
Health Technology Wales announces a new Scientific Advice Service for health tech developers – HTW SAS
We’ve launched the new HTW Scientific Advice Service, a consultancy service to support health technology developers in Wales. It assists…
September 2020
Health Technology Wales training returns in virtual format
The free 90-minute webinars will introduce the key concepts and methods in HTA and HE to build understanding and capacity…
September 2020
Case Study: META tool pilots with Rescape Innovation
As part of a pilot of the Health Technology Wales (HTW) Scientific Advice Service, we undertook a consultation with a…
September 2020
Case study: META tool pilots with Bevan Health Tech Exemplars
We trialled the HTW Scientific Advice Service with a cohort of Bevan Health Technology Exemplars (HTE), a group of innovative…
September 2020
HTW Quarterly: September 2020
The second edition of HTW Quarterly, our new e-newsletter to bring regular updates on our activities, is now available
August 2020
‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
The bulletin lists advice and guidance published by us and other health technology assessment (HTA) agencies across the UK and…
July 2020
Case study: INAHTA HTA database testing
We responded to a call from INAHTA and joined an expert advisory group to provide high-level advice on the features…
July 2020
INAHTA launch new international database
The database contains nearly 17,000 records of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) reports from over 120 different producers around the world.
July 2020
Health Technology Wales and Life Sciences Hub Wales pledge strategic collaboration
Both organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support technology development and adoption to maximise health benefits for the…
July 2020
SBRI announce new open call for funding innovation
The SBRI Centre of Excellence is excited to announce a new open call for funding innovation, in conjunction with Welsh…
July 2020
Health Technology Wales to resume Appraisal Panel meetings and Guidance process
As health and care systems start to return to normal activities, Health Technology Wales (HTW) will resume our Appraisal Panel…
July 2020
Case study: Hydrogen peroxide vapour to reprocess single-use PPE
Our researchers have produced multiple, high-level evidence-based reports for COVID-19 health technologies, known as Topic Exploration Reports (TERs). One of…
June 2020
WATCH: How is Health Technology Wales making a difference? Stakeholders have their say
We spoke to five of our stakeholders to see what they thought of Health Technology Wales and our work to…
June 2020
Case study: Convalescent plasma therapy
We produced a Topic Exploration Report (TER) on convalescent plasma therapy for people with COVID-19, which aimed to assess the…
June 2020
Health Technology Wales and AWTTC sign strategic alliance
The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and will share mutual benefits by fostering closer linkages and learning…
May 2020
£150,000 competition for COVID-19 digital solutions – now open!
Welsh Government have announced a new funding competition for digital solutions to help fight coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Funding is available…
May 2020
Wales Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CADR) awarded £2.8 million funding
The funding is part of a £44 million investment from the Welsh Government into health and social care research. With…
May 2020
Case study: COVID-19 Evidence Digest
One of the first tasks Health Technology Wales (HTW) undertook in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak was to…
