Health and Care Research Wales

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We support and develop excellent health and social care research which has a positive impact on the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people in Wales. Sign-up to our weekly newsletter and keep up to date with the latest stories, ways to help and events - you won't want to miss out: https://wales.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c607c1a601d761a09d4312aa1&id=ed9dd62ff0

Help shape research into better care for urgent dental problems Have you had urgent dental care (like treatment for toot...
25/11/2025

Help shape research into better care for urgent dental problems

Have you had urgent dental care (like treatment for toothache or infection) in the last two years?

Cardiff University is designing a new study and would like your opinion on their research idea. The team is exploring better ways to manage urgent dental problems when traditional treatments aren't available.

- No research experience needed

- One-hour commitment

- Online chat with a researcher

- Your experience will help make the research more relevant and patient-friendly

Deadline: 12:00 on 27 November 2025

Link in comments to find out more and apply


Help shape the future of maternity care in Wales Have you used maternity services in Wales in the last five years? Resea...
24/11/2025

Help shape the future of maternity care in Wales

Have you used maternity services in Wales in the last five years? Researchers at Cardiff University want to hear from you.

Join a 90-minute online group discussion and share your experiences to help develop research which aims to make maternity care more patient-focused.

Who can take part?

- Anyone who has been pregnant, given birth, had postnatal care, or supported someone through maternity care as a partner, family member or friend.

What will you do?

- Share your experiences of maternity care in Wales

- Talk about what matters most to you and what could be improved

- Give feedback on research priorities

Deadline: 28 November

Location: Online

Find out more and apply via the link in comments

“We hope our Research Champions become a voice for research, flying the flag and raising awareness across the health boa...
24/11/2025

“We hope our Research Champions become a voice for research, flying the flag and raising awareness across the health board”

- Lead research nurse at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Emma Heron welcomes the newest cohort of Research Champions as they celebrate 1 year of the scheme.

Parents of primary school children in Wales – your voice matters.We are looking for parents to share their experiences o...
23/11/2025

Parents of primary school children in Wales – your voice matters.

We are looking for parents to share their experiences of child wellbeing support. Your views will guide the design of future resources and services for families in Wales.

What’s involved:
• Read a short document (hour)
• One-to-one chat with the researcher (30 minutes)
• Group discussion with other parents (hour)

Apply by 30 November 2025 on the link in the comments if you would like to take part.

Across Wales, the Health and Care Research Wales funded community are working to tackle some of the most pressing health...
20/11/2025

Across Wales, the Health and Care Research Wales funded community are working to tackle some of the most pressing health and social care challenges faced by children and young people.

This learn about five ways researchers are helping to create a healthier, safer and fairer future for children in Wales and beyond.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more.

19/11/2025

Do you live with or care for someone with ?

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is exploring possible connections between , antidepressant use and ’s disease.

If you have lived experience of any of these, share your insights with the research team to help ensure the research is relevant, respectful and meaningful.

Join online | Deadline: 21 November 2025

Follow the link in the comments to apply

That’s a wrap! We have had a wonderful couple of days visiting North Wales and meeting with researchers, charities and m...
18/11/2025

That’s a wrap! We have had a wonderful couple of days visiting North Wales and meeting with researchers, charities and members of the public. Sharing the importance of the public voice in developing health and social care research and the support we can provide to both researchers and members of the public.

Thank you to

- Economeg Iechyd a Gofal Cymru - Health and Care Economics Cymru
- Wrexham University and Menopause Connect & Thrive CIC
- Headway Conwy & Denbighshire

for being fantastic hosts and we really look forward to seeing how we can work together in the future.

Our team have been in North Wales today visiting Headway Denbighshire and Conwy to discuss how people with lived experi...
18/11/2025

Our team have been in North Wales today visiting Headway Denbighshire and Conwy to discuss how people with lived experience can help shape health and social care research and how we can support them in using their voice to make an impact by:

- providing support and guidance
- providing a weekly bulletin showcasing research and opportunities to help
- providing training and help applying for opportunities
- providing a dedicated section on our website for members of the public (which you can visit on the link in the comments)

14/11/2025

Type 1 diabetes patient, Paul Coker, from Swansea, has shared his lived experience in an interview with LBC , discussing how a Welsh-led study could help transform eye care and protect the sight of people living with diabetes.

Paul has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of five. He uses his experiences to help shape the AVENUE-PDR study, led by Professor Steve Bain, Specialty Lead for Diabetes at Health and Care Research Wales.

The study is investigating whether trained eye care practitioners, as well as doctors, can safely provide laser treatment for people with diabetes who are at risk of sight loss.

Listen to the interview this through the link in the comments.

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