News & Events
Check here for regular news updates, guidance alerts and event information.
May 2026
Guidance published on salvage high-dose brachytherapy (HDR-BT)
May 2026
Guidance published on artificial intelligence-assisted ultrasound to detect deep vein thrombosis
April 2026
Advice on Health Technologies bulletin published
March 2026
Second edition of book about conducting PPI in health technology assessment is published
February 2026
Health Technology Wales introduces new set of guidance recommendations
February 2026
Guidance published on capsule sponge devices to detect Barrett’s oesophagus and early-stage oesophageal cancer
January 2026
Advice on Health Technologies bulletin published
January 2026
Latest adoption audit report reveals impact of HTW guidance in Wales
January 2026
Paper on rapid review revealing cost to the NHS from medical tourism is published
January 2026
Publication of guidance on thermal ablation to treat colorectal cancer liver metastases in adults
January 2026
Guidance published on MAF-gene tests to guide adjuvant bisphosphonate treatment in breast cancer
December 2025
Have your say on our 2026-30 Strategic Plan
October 2025
Guidance published on digital tool to support people living with chronic kidney disease in Wales
October 2025
Guidance published on at-home video monitoring for epilepsy
October 2025
Deputy Chair appointed for HTW Appraisal Panel
October 2025
Advice on Health Technologies bulletin published
September 2025
Life Sciences Hub Wales helps 64,000 patients access innovation in 2024-25
September 2025
The National Institute for Sport and Health: Bridging Sport, Health and Innovation
August 2025
New guidance published on long length peripheral intravenous catheters
August 2025
New guidance published on smartphone photoplethysmography for the management of atrial fibrillation
July 2025
Health Technology Wales publishes 2024/25 Annual Report
July 2025
Advice on Health Technologies bulletin published
July 2025
Guidance published on implantable tibial neuromodulation devices to treat urge urinary incontinence
June 2025
Guidance published on advanced electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing during hysterectomy
June 2025
Video case study: Myopia Control Contact Lenses and Spectacles
June 2025
HTW welcomes new Appraisal Panel Chair
April 2025
Guidance published on permanent implant brachytherapy devices to treat pancreatic cancer
April 2025
Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
April 2025
Team bids fond farewell to Chair who played vital role in HTW’s development
February 2025
New UK Seed Funding Initiative offers up to £10,000 to Innovate Women’s Cancer Care
January 2025
Guidance published on catheter locking solutions
January 2025
Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published
January 2025
Guidance published on digital tools for diabetes management
December 2024
Guidance published on enhanced liver fibrosis test (ELF)
December 2024
Guidance published on robot assisted benign gynaecological surgery
December 2024
Health Technology Wales seeks Chair for Appraisal Panel
November 2024
Latest adoption audit report shows HTW guidance is having an impact across Wales
November 2024
Guidance published on advanced paramedic practitioners
November 2024
Research published on childhood obesity in children under five-years-old
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
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