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Are you a parent or carer of a child aged seven and under living in Wales?Do you face challenges accessing dental, eye c...
23/02/2026

Are you a parent or carer of a child aged seven and under living in Wales?

Do you face challenges accessing dental, eye care or pharmacy services for your child?

If you look after a child aged seven or under, if you live in Wales or your children receive care here, we want to hear from you and we want to hear about your experiences.

We want to hear from people who aren’t usually heard, or who face extra challenges when trying to access services.

Your voice will help improve access to community services for children and families across Wales.

Take part in a short survey with just two questions and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

https://healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/improving-access-dentists-eye-care-pharmacies-families-wales

20/02/2026

There is evidence musical activities can improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease, something currently being explored by the Centre for Trials Research SParky Samba project, who performed at the University of South Wales today.

Researchers at Women’s Health Research Wales are inviting survivors of violence and abuse against women and girls to hel...
19/02/2026

Researchers at Women’s Health Research Wales are inviting survivors of violence and abuse against women and girls to help develop a study looking at how a form of psychotherapy, called Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) could be made safer and more accessible for survivors.
You will be asked to join a one-hour discussion to share your views on when and how EMDR should be offered, different ways it could be delivered and what might help or prevent survivors from taking part in the research.
Before the session, you will receive a short information sheet to read. The conversation will explore when and how EMDR should be offered, different ways it could be delivered, and what might help or prevent survivors from taking part.
Support is available, including guidance before the session, grounding at the end of the discussion and signposting to additional help if needed.

Deadline: 20 February 2026 at 12:00

Register your interest by following the link in the comments.

Heart health research should reflect real lives and real communities.This Heart Month, the National Cardiovascular Resea...
13/02/2026

Heart health research should reflect real lives and real communities.

This Heart Month, the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) has launched the AURORA scheme to support local projects across Wales that help people get involved in heart health research and feel part of the conversation.

From community groups to local outreach, the scheme is about making research more relevant and inclusive for everyone.

Learn more: https://healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/welsh-initiative-shape-future-heart-health

A major £2.52 million investment in a Welsh-led cancer diagnosis programme is being showcased by BBC Wales, highlighting...
12/02/2026

A major £2.52 million investment in a Welsh-led cancer diagnosis programme is being showcased by BBC Wales, highlighting groundbreaking research that could change how cancers are detected and treated.

A major £2.52 million investment in a Welsh-led cancer diagnosis programme is being showcased by BBC Wales News , highli...
12/02/2026

A major £2.52 million investment in a Welsh-led cancer diagnosis programme is being showcased by BBC Wales News , highlighting groundbreaking research that could change how cancers are detected and treated.

The study, supported by Welsh Government , the UK Office for Life Sciences and other partners, will accelerate the use of cutting-edge liquid biopsy technology that analyses cancer DNA from a blood sample, supporting faster and more personalised treatment decisions.

Follow the links in the comments to hear what cancer patients Craig Maxwell and Patricia Grant think about this life changing study and find out more about QuicDNA Max from chief investigator, Dr Magda Meissner.

11/02/2026

“The true beauty of research is that you can be entirely yourself.”

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked some of our female Specialty Leads and Senior Research Leaders what motivated them to go into a research career – and how they would inspire other women and girls to do the same.

Hear from Professor Rhiannon Owen, Health and Care Research Wales Senior Research Leader, below, and find more inspiration at the link in the comments.

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