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South Wales Argus
11 hours ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Bevan Commission welcomes new health and care priorities
Dr Helen Howson, director of the Bevan Commission, said: 'The focus on prevention, shifting care closer to home, and harnessing digital innovation strongly reflects the principles of prudent healthcare and the direction established in 'A Healthier Wales', which the Bevan Commission has informed and has long championed. 'For this vision to become a reality, we need everyone to share responsibility – people, professionals, NHS leaders, and staff must be supported to help them balance these competing demands and expectations. "The urgent, short-term targets must not inadvertently stifle the long-term transformation that will be essential to secure the health of future generations, consistent with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act.' 'We look forward to continuing to share our thinking on this and working with all partners to ensure we help navigate this difficult path, sharing ideas, skills, insights and resources, to achieve healthier people in thriving communities across Wales.'
South Wales Argus
03-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Bevan Commission launches second wave of health innovations
The Bevan Commission, backed by the Welsh Government, has launched its second Adopt, Spread & Embed scheme, designed to expand proven healthcare improvements across NHS Wales. The programme aims to reduce waiting lists, improve outcomes, and deliver better value by transforming planned care services. Helen Howson, director of the Bevan Commission, said: "For too long, brilliant innovations developed locally have remained isolated pockets of excellence. "Our Adopt, Spread and Embed programme is about changing that by systematically taking what works best and making it available to everyone in Wales. "We have seen the profound positive impact these projects have on patients, staff, and NHS resources. "Now, it is time to ensure these benefits are felt right across the country. "This is about delivering more prudent, value-based healthcare that is both sustainable and equitable." Seven Bevan Exemplar projects have been selected for wider adoption, each showing clear improvements in care quality, efficiency, and patient experience. These include perioperative care for older patients, improved radiology pathways, and community-based gynaecology services. The selected projects have already demonstrated reduced waiting times, cost savings, and improved service capacity. The programme aligns with the Welsh Government's Innovation Strategy, which calls for the translation of successful innovations into system-wide improvements. It also supports the five key change priorities for the health service outlined by First Minister Eluned Morgan and cabinet secretary for health and social care Jeremy Miles. The Bevan Commission will now work with health boards across Wales and the NHS Planned Care team to roll out the selected projects. The programme will use international adoption science to provide a structured approach for embedding these changes and building a culture of continuous improvement.
