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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We are no longer actively posting on Bluesky. Please follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube or contact us at bevan-commission@swansea.ac.uk. Nid ydym yn postio'n weithredol ar Bluesky mwyach. Dilynwch ni ar LinkedIn, Instagram ac YouTube neu e-bostiwch bevan-comission@abertawe.ac.uk

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda i chi! We hope you've enjoyed our #BevanChristmasSparks series, celebrating the fantastic work of our #BevanExemplars and #BevanFellows in 2025. We look forward to more innovation and collaboration in 2026!

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Congratulations to today’s #BevanChristmasSparks Lucy Brown and Joanne Edwards, our #BevanExemplars who won Social Care Wales’ prestigious Working in Partnership Award 2025 with Connecting Carmarthenshire. Read more about the Early Doors project here: ow.ly/hHCa50XN5z5

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

It’s the final week of our #BevanChristmasSparks and the spotlight is on Christian Lambert and Dr Cat Cromey from Swansea Bay UHB, who won the Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru 2025 - Digital and Technology Innovation. Read about the OWLI platform here: ow.ly/sHeh50XN47X

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Did you know that today’s #BevanChristmasSpark was previously a professional viola player? Find out about #BevanFellow EstherGoodhew, a finalist in Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru 2025 - New Ways of Working, for her advocacy of music in stroke rehabilitation. ow.ly/6ToP50XMXiz

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Our #BevanChristmasSparks series continues with Consultant Gynaecologist and #BevanFellow Alan Treharne of @HywelDdaUHB, who won a Hywel Applause Award for Innovation and Excellence 2025 👏 Find out more and read Mr Treharne’s blog about health reform on our website ⬇️ ow.ly/l5AK50XMS4a

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Today’s #BevanChristmasSparks spotlight is on #BevanExemplar and Clinical Specialist Therapist Meghan White, a finalist in the Working Across Boundaries category, Advancing Healthcare Awards 2025. Read more about Meghan's community occupational therapy service pilot ⬇️ ow.ly/hXxn50XMenE

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Senior #BevanFellow Dr Inderpal Singh has already appeared in our #BevanChristmasSparks series as a finalist in the St David Awards, but did you know he also won the Leadership Award at the NHS Wales Awards this year? Find out more about his work here! ⬇️ ow.ly/CbJS50XKQSQ

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Today’s #BevanChristmasSparks are Dr Prateek Verma and Dr Michael Slattery from our Cohort 9 #BevanExemplars, who were finalists in the Association of Anaesthetists’ Award for Innovation in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain. Read about their mixed reality project here ⬇️ ow.ly/Vktf50XKrCo

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Our #BevanChristmasSparks continue with the winners of the Learning and Research Award at the NHS Wales Awards 2025 - Dr Nimit Goyal, Dr Rebecca Wallace and Mr Andrew S Miller. You can find out more about their project on our website! ⬇️ ow.ly/qhQY50XKqa1

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Today’s #BevanChristmasSparks were finalists in not one, but two prestigious awards this year! Read more about #BevanExemplars Elizabeth Hallett and Kayleigh Poulsom’s project to review medication and reduce clinical waste in nursing homes here: ow.ly/vxp950XJGzu

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Our #BevanChristmasSparks continue with DFEET – the Diabetic Foot Emergency Early Triage Service, by Helen Golledge, Morgan Jones and Vanessa Goulding. They won the Best Diabetic Foot Intervention Award at the Journal of Wound Care Awards 2025 - read more here! ⬇️ ow.ly/hNN850XImxv

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

On day 13 of our #BevanChristmasSparks the spotlight is on Elisabeth Davies, a #BevanExemplar and a Service of the Year finalist at the NHS Wales Sustainability Awards for her work enabling patients with Genetic Haemochromatosis (GH) to donate blood. Find out more! ⬇️ ow.ly/YzeZ50XIlCO

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Today's #BevanChristmasSparks are #BevanExemplars Sheelagh Rogers and Nagham Katif, who were shortlisted in the NHS Wales Sustainability Awards 2025 – Acting as One Team for improving sustainable dentistry in Wales. Read about their project here ⬇️ ow.ly/jWNH50XI3tk

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Our #BevanChristmasSparks continue with #BevanFellow Claire Turbutt, member of the Local Public Health team which won the Inclusion and Respect Award in the annual Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Seren Awards 2025. Read more about Claire’s work on our website ⬇️ bevancommission.org/claire-turbutt

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

On day 10 of our #BevanChristmasSparks we celebrate Senior #BevanFellow Dr Inderpal Singh, a Consultant Geriatrician at Aneurin Bevan UHB and a finalist in the St David Awards 2025 for his work improving osteoporosis care across Wales. Read more! ⬇️ bevancommission.org/dr-inderpal-sin…

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We're celebrating #BevanFellow and Consultant Gynaecologist Alan Treharne, a Service of the Year finalist in the NHS Wales Sustainability Awards 2025 for his work promoting women’s health across Hywel Dda UHB. Read more here ⬇️ #BevanChristmasSparks bevancommission.org/alan-treharne

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Congratulations to the POPS Service team, who have won the MediWales Scaling Up Innovation and Transformation Award 👏 The win marks day 8 of our #BevanChristmasSparks celebrating health innovation in Wales. Read more about the POPS Service here: ow.ly/eIK250XFy5a

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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! ⬇️ bevancommission.org/faisal-mohammed

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

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! ⬇️ ow.ly/OYL850XCGZ2

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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 ⬇️ bevancommission.org/building-bridge…

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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. ow.ly/GOfx50XBSvx

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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 ⬇️ ow.ly/AcBO50XBj5k

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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! ⬇️ ow.ly/S9VM50XAMN6

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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. us14.campaign-archive.com?u=e37a5098c9...

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Bevan Commission November Bulletin

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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.

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

👏 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/

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Stay informed on the latest in health and care innovation in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬 Subscribe to the Bevan Commission monthly bulletin for insights on prudent healthcare, system change and more. Free and delivered to your inbox 📧 Click here to subscribe 👉 bevancommission.org/bulletin/

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🎉 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...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

#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. bevancommission.org/embedding-oc...

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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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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🎙️ 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...

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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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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Stay informed about the latest in health and care innovation in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬 Subscribe to the Bevan Commission monthly bulletin for insights on prudent healthcare, system change and more. Free and delivered to your inbox 📧 Click here to subscribe 👉 bevancommission.org/news-events/...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

👏👏 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

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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.

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

👏 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/

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Keep 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. Subscribe now: bevancommission.org/news-events/...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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. bevancommission.org/wp-content/u...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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

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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.

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

👏 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

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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. us14.campaign-archive.com?u=e37a5098c9...

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Bevan Commission October Bulletin

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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. ow.ly/nsSF50Xig1b

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The Sir Mansel Aylward Spring Summit. Executive Summary - Bevan Commission

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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. ow.ly/PeJP50XifWV #AdoptSpreadEmbed

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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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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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. ow.ly/Jebc50Xifzh

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Stay informed on the latest in health and care innovation in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬 Subscribe to the #BevanCommission monthly bulletin for insights on prudent healthcare, system change and more. Free and delivered to your inbox 📧 Click here to subscribe 👉 bevancommission.org/bulletin

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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