Health Technology Wales

On #WorldOralHealthDay, we’re highlighting evidence that supports better oral health outcomes across Wales. Do you know of a technology or model of care that could improve oral health diagnosis, prevention or treatment in Wales? Suggest a topic: healthtechnology.wales/suggest-a-topi…

It’s No Smoking Day 🚭 Did you know smoking causes at least 16 different types of cancer and is the biggest cause of cancer in the world? We're calling for suggestions of topics that could help smokers to quit the habit: ➡️healthtechnology.wales/suggest-a-topi… @ASHWalesCymru

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Do you know of a technology or model of care that could improve ovarian cancer care and diagnosis in Wales? Submit your topic for appraisal here: healthtechnology.wales/suggest-a-topi… #OvarianCancerAwareness #HealthyWomen

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Economist to join our growing team at Health Technology Wales (HTW). Find out more here: jobs.ac.uk/job/DQR332/hea…

@HealthTechWales is excited to announce its involvement in the latest book on conducting PPI in Health Technology Assessment. Our chapter focusses on bespoke approaches to patient involvement in HTA. Congratulations to our co-authors and editors: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

This #heartmonth 🫀 Explore cardiology related guidance here: healthtechnology.wales/reports-guidan… If you know of a technology that could help treat or diagnose cardiovascular conditions, visit our Suggest a Topic page: healthtechnology.wales/suggest-a-topi…

February is #heartmonth Pulmonary artery pressure sensors can help monitor heart health remotely, giving clinicians vital information to manage heart failure and reduce hospital visits. Read more about HTW guidance here: tinyurl.com/2h2zb8zr

Atrial fibrillation (AF) can increase the risk of stroke, but new technologies like photo-plethysmography (PPG), can help detect irregular heartbeats early. Read more here: healthtechnology.wales/reports-guidan…

#DiwrnodAmseriSiarad Mae gwella cymorth iechyd meddwl yng Nghymru yn dibynnu ar sgyrsiau ystyrlon. Os ydych chi'n ymwybodol o dechnoleg neu fodel gofal a allai wella iechyd meddwl a lles yng Nghymru, gallwch gyflwyno pwnc i'w asesu: healthtechnology.wales/awgrymu-pwnc-2…

It's #Timetotalk day. Improving mental health support in Wales relies on meaningful conversations If you’re aware of a technology or model of care that could improve mental health and wellbeing in Wales you can submit a topic for appraisal here: healthtechnology.wales/suggest-a-topi…

February is Heart Month – a reminder to prioritise cardiovascular health. If you know of a technology that could help diagnose of treat cardiovascular conditions visit our Suggest a Topic page here: tinyurl.com/ytdh4384

Health Technology Wales has published new guidance recommending the routine adoption of capsule sponge devices to detect Barrett's oesophagus and early-stage oesophageal cancer in people with chronic reflux. Find out more here: healthtechnology.wales/reports-guidan…

The latest Advice on Health Technologies bulletin has been published. To find out more about the advice and guidance published by us and other health technology assessment agencies in the UK and Europe click here: healthtechnology.wales/wp-content/upl…

Thinking about using a mental health app or digital tool? These tools can help some people - but not all apps are safe or effective. Explore the free @MHRA module in collaboration with @NHSEngland to find out more:

In this video our HSR Dr Clare England explains the findings of a rapid evidence review into the cost of medical tourism to the NHS that was conducted by Health Technology Wales in collaboration with the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre. youtu.be/rMg15GE9p2Q?si…

We have published our latest adoption audit report. Find out about the impact our guidance is having across Wales by visiting: healthtechnology.wales/adoption-repor…

Our researchers worked with the @ResearchWales Evidence Centre on a rapid review of the impact of medical tourism on the NHS. The findings show there is a burden on the NHS from treating patients with complications from medical tourism: theguardian.com/society/2026/j…

You can help to shape our goals for the next four years by taking part in a consultation on our draft 2026-30 Strategic Plan. Find out more here: healthtechnology.wales/2026-2030-stra…

Health Technology Wales has published new guidance recommending the routine adoption of thermal ablation as a treatment option for colorectal cancer liver metastases in adults in Wales. Find out more here: healthtechnology.wales/reports-guidan…

We have published new guidance on the use of MAF-gene tests to guide adjuvant bisphosphonate treatment in breast cancer. Find out more here: healthtechnology.wales/reports-guidan…