Bevan Commission
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The Bevan Commission is Wales’ 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.
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The numbers behind the need for change in Wales are stark.
👨⚕️Unpaid carers provide £10bn of care a year.
👩🦲People in deprived areas live 10 years less.
🧓Over-90s population will nearly double.
We can't ignore this. It's time for a new plan.
🔗Read more here ⤵️
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👨⚕️Unpaid carers provide £10bn of care a year.
👩🦲People in deprived areas live 10 years less.
🧓Over-90s population will nearly double.
We can't ignore this. It's time for a new plan.
🔗Read more here ⤵️
bevancommission.org/the-sir-mans...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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👏👏 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
Their Orthopaedic Waiting List Initiative monitors patient health, spots deterioration & supports pre-hab.
Read more: bit.ly/43A3W15
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
👏👏 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
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.
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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.
👏 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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November 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
👏 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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November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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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November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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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November 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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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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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November 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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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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The focus? How leadership can shift the dial on health equity, a discussion that resonates with our work in Wales.
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Bevan Commission - Wales’ leading health and care think tank
We challenge, change and champion thinking and practice to ensure sustainable health and care that is fit for the future.
bevancommission.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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The focus? How leadership can shift the dial on health equity, a discussion that resonates with our work in Wales.
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👏 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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Their project shows how clinical pharmacist-led care home reviews can improve patient safety & reduce waste.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
👏 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.
bit.ly/4hEZxj7
Their project shows how clinical pharmacist-led care home reviews can improve patient safety & reduce waste.
bit.ly/4hEZxj7
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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Bevan Commission October Bulletin
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November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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.
https://ow.ly/nsSF50Xig1b
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.
https://ow.ly/nsSF50Xig1b
The Sir Mansel Aylward Spring Summit. Executive Summary - Bevan Commission
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October 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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.
https://ow.ly/nsSF50Xig1b
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.
https://ow.ly/nsSF50Xig1b
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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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.
https://ow.ly/PeJP50XifWV
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Perioperative Care of Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS) Service in Elective General Surgery - Bevan Commission
Reduces surgery delays and waits, medication risks, and costs while enhancing patient flow and satisfaction.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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.
https://ow.ly/PeJP50XifWV
#AdoptSpreadEmbed
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.
https://ow.ly/PeJP50XifWV
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More fab news from #NHSWalesAwards2025 🥳
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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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.
https://ow.ly/Jebc50Xifzh
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
More fab news from #NHSWalesAwards2025 🥳
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.
https://ow.ly/Jebc50Xifzh
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.
https://ow.ly/Jebc50Xifzh
Stay informed on the latest in health and care innovation in Wales 🏴
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October 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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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.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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.
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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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Her project uses digital tech to help care home residents with swallowing difficulties, cutting waiting times by 75%.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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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Her project uses digital tech to help care home residents with swallowing difficulties, cutting waiting times by 75%.
bit.ly/3WTV4zy
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.
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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...
October 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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...
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 – from smarter surgery to faster diagnostics.
The goal? #HealthierWales for all.
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We are working with Health Boards across Wales to scale innovations in planned care – from smarter surgery to faster diagnostics.
The goal? #HealthierWales for all.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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 – from smarter surgery to faster diagnostics.
The goal? #HealthierWales for all.
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We are working with Health Boards across Wales to scale innovations in planned care – from smarter surgery to faster diagnostics.
The goal? #HealthierWales for all.
bevancommission.org/programmes/a...
👏Well 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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His project embeds a pharmacist into the cardiology team, making care safer & more effective.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
👏Well 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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His project embeds a pharmacist into the cardiology team, making care safer & more effective.
bevancommission.org/embedding-a-...
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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October 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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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🌟 Well done to our #BevanExemplars, the Welsh Digital Rare Care Centre team, who took home the Excellence in Digital Health & Innovation award at last night’s #WelshHealthcareAwards!
The award recognises their work supporting people transitioning to adult care.
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The award recognises their work supporting people transitioning to adult care.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🌟 Well done to our #BevanExemplars, the Welsh Digital Rare Care Centre team, who took home the Excellence in Digital Health & Innovation award at last night’s #WelshHealthcareAwards!
The award recognises their work supporting people transitioning to adult care.
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The award recognises their work supporting people transitioning to adult care.
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A 30% radiologist shortage & soaring scan demand. An impossible situation?
Not for the team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Their solution? The Radiology Pathway Navigator.
Results?
➡️ Staging CT waits down 69%
➡️ 996 hours radiologist time saved
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Not for the team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Their solution? The Radiology Pathway Navigator.
Results?
➡️ Staging CT waits down 69%
➡️ 996 hours radiologist time saved
bevancommission.org/radiology-pa...
Radiology Pathway Navigation – A New Direction - Bevan Commission
A Specialist Navigator role to streamline cancer diagnostics, reduce diagnostic delays, and improve patient experience.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A 30% radiologist shortage & soaring scan demand. An impossible situation?
Not for the team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Their solution? The Radiology Pathway Navigator.
Results?
➡️ Staging CT waits down 69%
➡️ 996 hours radiologist time saved
bevancommission.org/radiology-pa...
Not for the team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Their solution? The Radiology Pathway Navigator.
Results?
➡️ Staging CT waits down 69%
➡️ 996 hours radiologist time saved
bevancommission.org/radiology-pa...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Well done to our #BevanFellow Dr Elin Griffiths who presented her work at the Royal College of General Practitioners annual conference. Elin, who is Associate Dean GP Training at HEIW, focused on bridging the gap between training and practice.
Find out more: bevancommission.org/dr-elin-grif...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Well done to our #BevanFellow Dr Elin Griffiths who presented her work at the Royal College of General Practitioners annual conference. Elin, who is Associate Dean GP Training at HEIW, focused on bridging the gap between training and practice.
Find out more: bevancommission.org/dr-elin-grif...
Find out more: bevancommission.org/dr-elin-grif...