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Proposed Mental Health Standards of Care (Wales) Bill - response
In March 2024 we responded to the proposal for a Mental Health Standards of Care (Wales) Bill, put forward by James Evans MS. The purpose of the bill is to replace outdated mental health legislation; improve the delivery of mental health plans for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and adul...
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Updates on Genomics England's research study on newborn WGS - webinar recording, January 2024
On 18 January 2024 we hosted a webinar with Genomics England, plus a expert panel discussion, to hear the most recent developments in the Genomics England led Generation Study; a research programme to screen newborns by whole genome sequencing. The recording is now available.
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Fresh beginnings or just another year...
22 January 2024
In his first blog of the year for Â鶹´«Ã½, Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, explores change, long-term health outcomes, political landscape and, of course, secret stashes of chocolates.
Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge - Novel Insulins Innovation Incubator Funding Call [CLOSED]
The Novel insulins Innovation Incubator call from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge is designed to support transformative research in the field of insulin development. This funding call is open to academic groups and small- to medium-size biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies without geographical restrictions.
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Project grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
3 years
Submission deadline
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Draft Child Poverty Strategy for Wales – consultation response
In September 2023 we responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the Draft Child Poverty Strategy for Wales. The Welsh Government consulted on five objectives which they thought would change the lives of children and young people in poverty.
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Genomics England publishes list of conditions for newborn screening
10 October 2023
We wanted to update you on the recent news that Genomics England have published the list of conditions that every newborn that participates in the Newborn Screening Programme will be tested for.
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Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare (Wales) - consultation response
In September 2023 we responded to the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s inquiry into ‘Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare. In this inquiry, the Committee looked to understand how children and young people who are neurodivergent, have phys...
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The missing middle - who are they and why do they matter?
21 September 2023
This blog by Dr Nick Wilkinson, Â鶹´«Ã½ Officer for Wales, explores the concept of the missing middle.
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Delivering operational resilience across the NHS in England this winter
28 July 2023
NHS England has published guidance outlining the national approach to 2023/24 winter planning including a set of recommended winter roles and responsibilities for each part of the system in England.