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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

👏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-...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🌟 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-...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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...

Elin Griffiths with her poster at the Royal College of GPs conference

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

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

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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. bevancommission.org/falling-off-...

The six members of the Welsh Digital Rare Care Centre team.

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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.

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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 bit.ly/3VMnGdI

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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 Read ⤵️ bevancommission.org/news-events/...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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 ⤵️ bevancommission.org/development-...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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/...

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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 👏

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Bevan Commission @bevancommission.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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 ⤵️ bevancommission.org/geniculate-a...

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