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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. 💻 https://bevancommission.org

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · Aug 7

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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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 2h

Great to see #BevanExemplar project The Future of Mental Health - Virtual Reality on ITV. The work on Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy through VR is led by Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, New Horizons Mental Health & Tend VR.
Watch it here www.itv.com/watch/news/v...
#WorldMentalHealthDay

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to our #BevanExemplars the Welsh Digital Rare Care Centre team who are finalists in the 2025 Welsh Healthcare Awards. Their work to help people transition to adult care has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Digital Health & Innovation Award category.
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The six members of the Welsh Digital Rare Care Centre team.

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to the FIVE Bevan Innovators projects shortlisted for #NHSWalesAwards2025🎉

We're proud to see their game-changing work recognised among the 36 finalists transforming care in Wales.

Well done to our innovators & teams at Cwm Taf Morgannwg, Aneurin Bevan & Betsi Cadwaladr UHBs.

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 4d

📢 We’re hiring!
Join the Bevan Commission as our new Communications Manager & help shape the future of health and care in Wales.
You’ll lead our communications, boost visibility and impact, drive engagement & champion innovative thinking.
Apply by Oct 14 2025
www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...

Communications Manager

This is an exciting role working with the Bevan Commission to support the communications functions of the Bevan Commission.

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Inder Singh who is shortlisted for the NHS Wales Leadership Award at the #NHSWalesAwards2025!
As a Bevan Fellow & Clinical Influencer Inder is leading the rollout of the Fracture Liaison Service across Wales to improve care for patients.
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Dr Inderpal Singh - Bevan Commission

The Evaluation of the Fracture Liaison Service and Capture Patient Related Outcome Measures (PROMs)

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨
We’re looking for a brilliant Communications Manager to lead our internal and external comms and engagement including
💬 Strategic + hands-on delivery
🔗 Strengthening research links
💡 Building the Bevan brand
Apply now! Closing date Oct 14 2025.
www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...

Communications Manager

This is an exciting role working with the Bevan Commission to support the communications functions of the Bevan Commission.

www.swansea.ac.uk

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 8d

Greener, faster, cost effective.
Innovation is thriving in #NHSWales.
👏 Huge credit to #AdoptSpreadandEmbed champions Prash & Preetham for transforming carpal tunnel surgery with a lean, green pathway.
🌱 80% carbon reduction
💰 £1.33m UK-wide savings potential
⏱️ Procedure time halved
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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 8d

🏥 Wales is at a crossroads.
Rising demand. Widening inequalities. Health systems built for yesterday. At the Sir Mansel Aylward #SpringSummit
earlier this year, leaders came together to chart a new path to the future.
📘 Read more in The Turning Point report.
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The Sir Mansel Aylward Spring Summit. Executive Summary - Bevan Commission

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 10d

Our September Bulletin is live.

• Cohort 9 Exemplars hit a key milestone ahead of their Senedd Showcase

• ‘In Your Shoes’, new research gathering real experiences of care in Wales

• Award-shortlisted projects and VR mental health innovation

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 10d

Virtual Reality isn't just for gaming 🎮

Sarah Beauclerk of Vere Experiences is transforming care in Wales, using VR to boost wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Read her Bevan Exemplar story ⤵️
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From Isolation to Inspiration: How VR is transforming care in Wales.

As part of the Bevan Exemplar programme, Sarah Beauclerk, Director at Vere Experiences CIC, explored how virtual reality (VR) could support wellbeing, reduce isolation and improve patient outcomes and...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 10d

Huge congrats to Aneurin Bevan UHB 🎉

Their Ystrad Fawr Hospital endoscopy service, led by Dr. Rhodri Davies, just earned 5-year the JAG accreditation.

Their digital platforms are transforming patient care and being shared across Wales 💻🏥

Read more here ⤵️
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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 11d

The UK ranks 104th for gender health inequality. It is time for change.

Professor Baroness Ilora Finlay and Alan Treharne in the @bmj.com opinion piece on how Women's Health Hubs can offer a scalable, equitable future for gynaecological care.

Read more here ⤵️
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 13d

Their research into a new, minimally invasive treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain is a true game-changer, with 90% patient satisfaction already reported.

Incredible work 👏

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 13d

More brilliant news from the NHS Wales Awards 2025 🥳

Huge congratulations to our Planned Care Exemplars from Aneurin Bevan UHB, Dr Nimit Goyal, Dr Rebecca Wallace & Mr Andrew S Miller on being shortlisted for the Learning and Research Award.

Read here ⤵️
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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 14d

How can technology bring us closer, even when we are apart?

Sarah Beauclerk's work with the Bevan Commission's Bevan Exemplar programme shows the incredible power of VR in connecting people, improving mood and supporting carers in Wales.

Read below ⤵️
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From Isolation to Inspiration: How VR is transforming care in Wales.

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 14d

With 20+ years in pharmacy and quality improvement, Paul is a powerhouse.

His Bevan Fellowship is focused on implementing Quality Management Systems across CTM, directly contributing to the national 'Safe Care Partnership'.

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 14d

Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay 💊

As we "Think Health, Think Pharmacist," let us celebrate leaders like Paul Gimson, a Bevan Fellow and Assistant Director of Improvement at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Read more here ⤵️
bevancommission.org/paul-gimson/

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 15d

He is enhancing patient care and promoting the immense value of pharmacy.

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 15d

Chris is revolutionising Pharmacy Technical Services in North Wales, implementing advanced tech and automation. His work on in-sourcing device manufacture for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) has already won awards and significant funding.

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 15d

Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay 💊

Today, as we "Think Health, Think Pharmacist," let us celebrate innovators like Christopher Goodwin, Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and a Bevan Fellow.

Read more here ⤵️
bevancommission.org/improving-ma...

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 21d

We are delighted to share that the Welsh Government has formally announced its commitment to introducing a national lung cancer screening programme.

Read more here ⤵️ bevancommission.org/preparing-wa...

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 22d

Today, our Bevan Exemplars are back for their final Network Event.

Click the link below to read more about the Bevan Exemplars programme ⤵️
bevancommission.org/programmes/b...

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 22d

Last year, we welcomed 52 projects to participate in Cohort 9 of the Bevan Exemplars programme.

These health and care professionals are turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions, transforming patient care and improving outcomes.

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 22d

This one new role has achieved staggering results:

➡️ Staging CT waits down 69%
➡️ 996 hours of radiologist time saved
➡️ A single point of contact for cancer patients

This is what smart, patient-focused innovation in our NHS looks like👏

Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 22d

A 30% radiologist shortage and soaring scan demand. An impossible situation? Not for the team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Their solution? The Radiology Pathway Navigator.

Read more here ⤵️
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