Bevan Commission
@bevancommission.bsky.social
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
💻 https://bevancommission.org
On day 7 of our #BevanChristmasSparks we’re celebrating #BevanFellow and orthopaedic registrar Faisal Mohammed, a finalist at the NHS Wales Awards 2025 – Information Award. Faisal developed a sustainable trauma management and handover tool - read more! ⬇️
https://bevancommission.org/faisal-mohammed/
https://bevancommission.org/faisal-mohammed/
December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
On day 7 of our #BevanChristmasSparks we’re celebrating #BevanFellow and orthopaedic registrar Faisal Mohammed, a finalist at the NHS Wales Awards 2025 – Information Award. Faisal developed a sustainable trauma management and handover tool - read more! ⬇️
https://bevancommission.org/faisal-mohammed/
https://bevancommission.org/faisal-mohammed/
Today’s star in our #BevanChristmasSparks series is #BevanExemplar Sheiladen Aquino of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, winner of the NHS Wales Awards 2025 - Timely Care Award for improving care for patients with difficulty swallowing. Read about her collaborative approach here! ⬇️
https://ow.ly/OYL850XCGZ2
https://ow.ly/OYL850XCGZ2
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today’s star in our #BevanChristmasSparks series is #BevanExemplar Sheiladen Aquino of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, winner of the NHS Wales Awards 2025 - Timely Care Award for improving care for patients with difficulty swallowing. Read about her collaborative approach here! ⬇️
https://ow.ly/OYL850XCGZ2
https://ow.ly/OYL850XCGZ2
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/
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.
https://ow.ly/GOfx50XBSvx
https://ow.ly/GOfx50XBSvx
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.
https://ow.ly/GOfx50XBSvx
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 ⬇️
https://ow.ly/AcBO50XBj5k
https://ow.ly/AcBO50XBj5k
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! ⬇️
https://ow.ly/S9VM50XAMN6
https://ow.ly/S9VM50XAMN6
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! ⬇️
https://ow.ly/S9VM50XAMN6
https://ow.ly/S9VM50XAMN6
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.
bevancommission.org/improving-as...
bevancommission.org/improving-as...
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.
bevancommission.org/improving-as...
bevancommission.org/improving-as...
👏 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.
bevancommission.org/andrew-cooper/
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.
bevancommission.org/andrew-cooper/
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
🎉 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.
👉 bevancommission.org/a-novel-coll...
👉 bevancommission.org/a-novel-coll...
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.
👉 bevancommission.org/a-novel-coll...
👉 bevancommission.org/a-novel-coll...
👏👏 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.
📢 bevancommission.org/aung-min-saw/
📢 bevancommission.org/aung-min-saw/
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.
📢 bevancommission.org/aung-min-saw/
📢 bevancommission.org/aung-min-saw/
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.
bevancommission.org/dr-stuart-ky...
bevancommission.org/dr-stuart-ky...
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.
bevancommission.org/dr-stuart-ky...
bevancommission.org/dr-stuart-ky...
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...
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...
👏 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
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
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
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
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.
Read more: bevancommission.org/does-a-detai...
Read more: bevancommission.org/does-a-detai...
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.
Read more: bevancommission.org/does-a-detai...
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%.
bit.ly/3WTV4zy
Her project uses digital tech to help care home residents with swallowing difficulties, cutting waiting times by 75%.
bit.ly/3WTV4zy
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%.
bit.ly/3WTV4zy
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.
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...
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.
bevancommission.org/programmes/a...
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...
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.
bevancommission.org/programmes/a...
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.
bevancommission.org/embedding-a-...
His project embeds a pharmacist into the cardiology team, making care safer & more effective.
bevancommission.org/embedding-a-...
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.
bevancommission.org/embedding-a-...
His project embeds a pharmacist into the cardiology team, making care safer & more effective.
bevancommission.org/embedding-a-...
🌟 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.
📲 bevancommission.org/falling-off-...
The award recognises their work supporting people transitioning to adult care.
📲 bevancommission.org/falling-off-...
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.
📲 bevancommission.org/falling-off-...
The award recognises their work supporting people transitioning to adult care.
📲 bevancommission.org/falling-off-...
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...
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...
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
Watch it here www.itv.com/watch/news/v...
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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
Watch it here www.itv.com/watch/news/v...
#WorldMentalHealthDay