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...
We’re celebrating Advent with our #BevanChristmasSparks, the innovators improving healthcare in Wales. On day 5, meet Dr Gareth Morgan, an NHS Wales Sustainability Awards finalist for his work on housing and health ⬇️
https://bevancommission.org/building-bridges-between-housing-and-health/
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December 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We’re celebrating Advent with our #BevanChristmasSparks, the innovators improving healthcare in Wales. On day 5, meet Dr Gareth Morgan, an NHS Wales Sustainability Awards finalist for his work on housing and health ⬇️
https://bevancommission.org/building-bridges-between-housing-and-health/
https://bevancommission.org/building-bridges-between-housing-and-health/
On day 4 of our #BevanChristmasSparks the spotlight is on the Wales Rare Disease Implementation Network, winners of the Welsh Healthcare Awards - Excellence in Healthcare and Innovation for their work supporting young people with rare diseases and their families.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On day 4 of our #BevanChristmasSparks the spotlight is on the Wales Rare Disease Implementation Network, winners of the Welsh Healthcare Awards - Excellence in Healthcare and Innovation for their work supporting young people with rare diseases and their families.
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https://ow.ly/GOfx50XBSvx
On day 3 of our #BevanChristmasSparks countdown we celebrate #BevanExemplars Jessica Rees and Gaynor Slocombe @CwmTafMorgannwg for improving diabetic foot care review times and being finalists in the Quality in Care Diabetes Awards 2025! Read the full story here ⬇️
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December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On day 3 of our #BevanChristmasSparks countdown we celebrate #BevanExemplars Jessica Rees and Gaynor Slocombe @CwmTafMorgannwg for improving diabetic foot care review times and being finalists in the Quality in Care Diabetes Awards 2025! Read the full story here ⬇️
https://ow.ly/AcBO50XBj5k
https://ow.ly/AcBO50XBj5k
Our #BevanChristmasSparks countdown continues with #BevanExemplar Gareth Chapple, an NHS Wales Awards 2025 finalist for his work embedding a pharmacist within the cardiology multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in Swansea Bay University Health Board. More here! ⬇️
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December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our #BevanChristmasSparks countdown continues with #BevanExemplar Gareth Chapple, an NHS Wales Awards 2025 finalist for his work embedding a pharmacist within the cardiology multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in Swansea Bay University Health Board. More here! ⬇️
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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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December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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Bevan Commission November Bulletin
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November 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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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.
The Waiting Well Model aims to use preoperative optimisation to turn waiting lists into preparation lists helping improve outcomes for patients.
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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.
The Waiting Well Model aims to use preoperative optimisation to turn waiting lists into preparation lists helping improve outcomes for patients.
👏 Congrats to #BevanFellow Andrew Cooper on publishing Under Investigation: Transforming Disciplinary Practice in the Workplace.
Co‑edited with Dr Adrian Neal it focuses on the harm disciplinary processes can cause for employees, investigators, teams & reputation.
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Co‑edited with Dr Adrian Neal it focuses on the harm disciplinary processes can cause for employees, investigators, teams & reputation.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
👏 Congrats to #BevanFellow Andrew Cooper on publishing Under Investigation: Transforming Disciplinary Practice in the Workplace.
Co‑edited with Dr Adrian Neal it focuses on the harm disciplinary processes can cause for employees, investigators, teams & reputation.
bevancommission.org/andrew-cooper/
Co‑edited 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...
#AdoptSpreadAndEmbed
The Perioperative Care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) in Wales is a game-changer.
See how it works: bevancommission.org/establishing...
#AdoptSpreadAndEmbed
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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...
#AdoptSpreadAndEmbed
The Perioperative Care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) in Wales is a game-changer.
See how it works: bevancommission.org/establishing...
#AdoptSpreadAndEmbed
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Bulletin - Bevan Commission
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November 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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🎉 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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November 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🎉 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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The result? Shorter waits, stronger relationships & better outcomes for patients & professionals.
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Embedding Occupational Therapy in Primary Care: Bringing Care Closer to Home - Bevan Commission
Embedding occupational therapy within GP practices to reduce waiting times and support independence.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
#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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The result? Shorter waits, stronger relationships & better outcomes for patients & professionals.
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🎙️ Bevan Commission on BBC WalesCast
Last night, our Director Helen Howson joined the panel on BBC WalesCast to explore the challenges facing NHS Wales — and what needs to change as we approach the next Senedd elections.
📺 If you missed it, catch up on BBC iPlayer
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Last night, our Director Helen Howson joined the panel on BBC WalesCast to explore the challenges facing NHS Wales — and what needs to change as we approach the next Senedd elections.
📺 If you missed it, catch up on BBC iPlayer
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Walescast - Series 4: 19/11/2025
Flooding strikes again; with more extreme weather, can Wales prepare for what’s next? Plus the Covid inquiry delivers a verdict, waiting-list figures loom, and health boards face tough questions.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🎙️ Bevan Commission on BBC WalesCast
Last night, our Director Helen Howson joined the panel on BBC WalesCast to explore the challenges facing NHS Wales — and what needs to change as we approach the next Senedd elections.
📺 If you missed it, catch up on BBC iPlayer
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Last night, our Director Helen Howson joined the panel on BBC WalesCast to explore the challenges facing NHS Wales — and what needs to change as we approach the next Senedd elections.
📺 If you missed it, catch up on BBC iPlayer
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Stay informed about the latest in health and care innovation in Wales 🏴
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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.
bevancommission.org/acp-first-co...
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.
bevancommission.org/acp-first-co...
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.
bevancommission.org
The focus? How leadership can shift the dial on health equity, a discussion that resonates with our work in Wales.
bevancommission.org
👏 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