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COVID antiviral speeds recovery but doesn't reduce hospitalisation in vaccinated patients

23 April 2026

Major UK and Canadian studies provide crucial evidence for who should receive Paxlovid in today's highly vaccinated populations

Patients being treated

Removing barriers to participation for people who cannot consent to studies

27 March 2026

The ACCORD programme will examine the barriers that prevent adults who lack capacity to consent from taking part in clinical research.

Study makes promising advances in accurately diagnosing sepsis

26 March 2026

Doctors in Liverpool working with researchers at the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University have identified promising evidence for the effectiveness of an early and rapid diagnostic test for sepsis.

SunPad undergoing lab tests

Welsh cohort first to test “life changing” product that could help end global period poverty

11 March 2026

Self-cleaning SunPad, which harnesses the power of the sun, could enhance menstrual health and hygiene around the world

Skye and Luna book launch event - photo is outside the Pierhead building.

Luna’s Light: Supporting Families Through Loss in Wales

13 November 2025

A powerful gathering at the Pierhead Building brought families, policymakers and researchers together to launch Luna’s Light — a new children’s book offering compassion and support to those affected by baby loss.

Respiratory viral testing in the management of febrile infants presenting to emergency care (REFINE): A pilot study

23 October 2025

A new welsh led study aims to investigate whether rapid Point Of Care (POC) testing for 3 common respiratory viruses in infants can help reduce the need for invasive procedures, hospital admissions and antibiotic use.

A portrait of one of the eight storytellers, taken by Sight Life Photography Club member Ian Burgess

Art installation sheds light on the mental health impact of vision loss

14 October 2025

The Eight Voices in Darkness shares lived experiences to improve support for individuals with sight loss and depression across health and social care.

VESPER Trial Opens to Recruitment Across the UK

9 July 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is pleased to announce the launch of recruitment for the VESPER Trial, a major clinical study sponsored by The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries

4 July 2025

Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death.

A caregiver helping an elderly woman

Finding improvements to adult social care through data

3 June 2025

Researchers hope to develop clearer picture of who receives adult social care in Wales