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The Bevan Commission is Walesβ leading health and care think tank, hosted by @swanseauni.bsky.social. We challenge, change and champion thinking and practice to ensure sustainable health and care that is fit for the future. π» https://bevancommission.org
Join our #BevanChristmasSparks countdown by celebrating the innovation of #BevanExemplars, inc Hywel Dda UHB Lessons in Asthma team. They won the NHS Wales Sustainability Award 2025 Prevention in Healthcare for improving respiratory conditions in primary pupils.
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Have you read our latest bulletin? There's great news to share from our Bevan Exemplars, Fellows, Innovators & programmes that are all making a real difference. From winning awards & seeing research published to sharing innovations on an international stage.
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We heard from Tom Howson, Head of Innovation and Transformation at the @bevancommission.bsky.social on the future of perioperative care in Wales.
The Waiting Well Model aims to use preoperative optimisation to turn waiting lists into preparation lists helping improve outcomes for patients.
π Congrats to #BevanFellow Andrew Cooper on publishing Under Investigation: Transforming Disciplinary Practice in the Workplace.
Coβedited with Dr Adrian Neal it focuses on the harm disciplinary processes can cause for employees, investigators, teams & reputation.
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Smarter care for older patients = better outcomes AND shorter waiting lists.
The Perioperative Care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) in Wales is a game-changer.
See how it works: bevancommission.org/establishing...
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π Huge congratulations to #BevanExemplar Sheiladen Aquino from Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB for winning an NHS Wales Award 2025! Sheiladen scooped the Timely Care Award for her project on integrated care for swallowing, nutrition & medication management in care homes.
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#BevanExemplar & Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Heather McNaught's team @BetsiCadwaladr placed OTs in GP practices, delivering timely care closer to home.
The result? Shorter waits, stronger relationships & better outcomes for patients & professionals.
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ποΈ Bevan Commission on BBC WalesCast
Last night, our Director Helen Howson joined the panel on BBC WalesCast to explore the challenges facing NHS Wales β and what needs to change as we approach the next Senedd elections.
πΊ If you missed it, catch up on BBC iPlayer
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ππ Huge congrats to #BevanExemplars Christian Lambert & Dr Catherine Cromey for winning Best Digital & Tech Innovation at the Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru 2025!
Their Orthopaedic Waiting List Initiative monitors patient health, spots deterioration & supports pre-hab.
Read more: bit.ly/43A3W15
What a fantastic few days we've had working with health and care leaders in our System Transformation Lab. Over three days, we explore how innovation can tackle the major challenges facing our health and care system. Thanks to everyone who took part for your enthusiasm & drive to make a difference.
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π Well done to our #BevanFellow Aung Saw who presented his work at the Undiagnosed Diseases Network International (UDNI) conference in Rio de Janeiro. It focused on the standard of care for adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disorder affecting muscles.
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Congrats to Linda Tremain, one of our #BevanExemplars, who presented her work at the World Stroke Congress in Barcelona. Linda, from Aneurin Bevan UHB, shared findings from exploring enablers & barriers to stroke survivors taking part in exercise referral schemes.
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Congratulations to Dr Stuart Kyle, one of our #BevanFellows, who has had an article published in the InnovAiT Journal: Education and Inspiration for General Practice. Stuart is a GP Partner at Llansamlet Surgery, Swansea & has a special interest in mental health.
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Waiting times for a routine gastroenterology appointment cut from 3+ years to just 4 months.
A huge well done to our innovators, Jeanette Starkey & Dr. Mathialahan at Betsi Cadwaladr UHB for their game-changing Advanced Clinical Practitioner Dietician-led clinic.
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This afternoon, our Director Helen Howson joins an online panel at #ThePowerOfUs conference, marking 10 years of health & social care integration in Scotland.
The focus? How leadership can shift the dial on health equity, a discussion that resonates with our work in Wales.
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π Huge congrats to our #BevanExemplars, the Pharmacy Care Home Team at Aneurin Bevan UHB, shortlisted for the @pcpa-uk.bsky.social Primary Care Pharmacy Team of the Year Award!
Their project shows how clinical pharmacist-led care home reviews can improve patient safety & reduce waste.
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Here's the latest edition of the #BevanCommission Bulletin with spotlights on inspiring work taking place across health & care in Wales. From celebrating the Welsh Digital Rare Care Centre on their Welsh Healthcare Award, to updates on impactful projects.
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Let's be honest. Our health & care system isn't broken, but it is out of date & overwhelmed.
Small fixes won't cut it anymore. Wales is at a turning point.
It's time to be bold & build a future-focused system, together.
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Smart care for older patients = better outcomes & shorter waiting lists.
Perioperative Care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) service in Wales is making a real difference. By assessing frailty before surgery it helps avoid unnecessary operations.
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More fab news from #NHSWalesAwards2025 π₯³
Congrats to our #PlannedCareInnovationExemplars from Aneurin Bevan UHB Dr Nimit Goyal, Dr Rebecca Wallace & Andrew Miller shortlisted for the Learning & Research Award for their work into treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain.
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Stay informed on the latest in health and care innovation in Wales π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬
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Congratulations to our #BevanExemplars - the Pharmacy Care Home Team from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - who were finalists in the recent Welsh Pharmacy Awards 2025.
Read more: bevancommission.org/does-a-detai...
Congrats to our #BevanExemplar, Sheiladen Aquino of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, shortlisted for the NHS Wales Timely Care Award in #NHSWalesAwards2025.
Her project uses digital tech to help care home residents with swallowing difficulties, cutting waiting times by 75%.
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What's our vision for Wales?
Healthier people in thriving communities.
A future where we prevent illness, tackle inequality & put power back in the hands of people & communities.
This is the goal. Let us build it together.
Read more: bevancommission.org/the-sir-mans...
Did you know we recently unveiled the six projects for our Adopt, Spread & Embed Programme.
We are working with Health Boards across Wales to scale innovations in planned care β from smarter surgery to faster diagnostics.
The goal? #HealthierWales for all.
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πWell done to our #BevanExemplar, Gareth Chapple of Swansea Bay University Health Board who is shortlisted for the NHS Wales Effective Care Award in #NHSWalesAwards2025.
His project embeds a pharmacist into the cardiology team, making care safer & more effective.
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Stay up to date with the latest in health & care innovation in Wales by subscribing to the Bevan Commission monthly bulletin. Get valuable insights on prudent healthcare, system change, transformation & more delivered straight to your inbox.
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