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High morale and strong sense of purpose sustain social care workforce in Wales, but retention challenges remain

19 October 2026

The 2026 Have Your Say Survey was completed by thousands of social care workers

Lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, a beneficial bacteria for gut health

Gut microbiome could help identify people at risk of dementia

19 October 2026

Gut bacteria and chemicals could offer a ‘window’ into the earliest stages of cognitive decline

Deprivation worsens mental health of children with intellectual disabilities

15 October 2026

Socioeconomic disadvantage is consistently associated with poorer mental health outcomes for children with intellectual developmental disabilities.

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Long reads

Improving dementia communication

Professor Alison Wray’s work on how the social and emotional impact of dementia affects communication is helping people with dementia, their families, and professional carers to navigate the communication challenges they face.

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Informing Muslims about organ donation

Dr Mansur Ali is helping fellow Muslims explore their faith’s stance on these life-saving procedures.

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Taking physics to the masses

Our research has helped transform perceptions, teaching practice and public awareness of astronomy.

Understanding postpartum psychosis

Mothers at risk of developing this severe psychiatric disorder are being better supported due to the work of Professor Ian Jones and his team.

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