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Driving change in challenging times

For 2022/23, the Bevan Exemplar Programme call ‘Driving Change in Challenging Times’ challenges applicants to develop prudent and innovative solutions to overcome issues facing the sustainable delivery of health and care services in Wales. Applications were encouraged around the following themes, aligned with Welsh Government and NHS Wales priorities:

  • Preventing Illness, Early Intervention and Supporting Care in the Community
  • New Models of Integrated Health and Social Care
  • Reducing Waste across Health and Care
  • Supporting the Recovery of Elective Care
  • Improving Care for Patients with Cancer
  • Reducing Inequalities and Transforming Mental Health Services
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsA Framework to Measure the Value of Healthcare Systems in Wales
August 1, 2023

A Framework to Measure the Value of Healthcare Systems in Wales

A practical framework for evaluating IT projects and system performance.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsLearning from Experience
August 1, 2023

Learning from Experience

Strengthening staff skills, co-producing standards, and improving relationships based on patient and carer experiences.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsImplementing Evidence-Based Practices for Persistent Pain in Primary Care
August 1, 2023

Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Persistent Pain in Primary Care

Improving patient quality of life, influencing prescribing practices, and introducing an education-focused multidisciplinary team role.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsThe Values Programme Online
August 1, 2023

The Values Programme Online

Expanding therapy access for young people with psychosis via enhanced group and online methods.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsIntegrated Health Community List Project
August 1, 2023

Integrated Health Community List Project

Improving discharge procedures and reducing care over-prescription by collaborating with Social Services and Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsUsing One Health Approaches to reduce Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Waste
August 1, 2023

Using One Health Approaches to reduce Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Waste

Diverting NHS medicine waste to veterinary use via a shared formulary and supply chain.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsWhole Genome Sequencing for Paediatric Oncology Patients in Wales
August 1, 2023

Whole Genome Sequencing for Paediatric Oncology Patients in Wales

Developing a WGS pipeline for paediatric oncology to streamline diagnosis and treatment.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsBeyond the Bedside: Empowering Medical Champions to Enhance Palliative Care
August 1, 2023

Beyond the Bedside: Empowering Medical Champions to Enhance Palliative Care

Empowering medical staff to enhance end-of-life care through targeted training and upskilling.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsOffloader Knee Brace Pathway
August 1, 2023

Offloader Knee Brace Pathway

Reducing orthopaedic waiting times and improving outcomes with a new knee brace pathway.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsMental Health Response Vehicles in WAST
August 1, 2023

Mental Health Response Vehicles in WAST

Implementing mental health response vehicles to enhance care and reduce emergency department strain.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsPaediatric Rare Disease Clinic
August 1, 2023

Paediatric Rare Disease Clinic

Developing a multidisciplinary service for children with rare diseases to improve care and patient understanding.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsPrehospital Emergency Stroke Care: Bringing early diagnosis and therapy to the patient
August 1, 2023

Prehospital Emergency Stroke Care: Bringing early diagnosis and therapy to the patient

Simulating mobile stroke units in Wales to enhance acute care and speed up thrombolysis delivery.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsSustainable Surgery: Cutting Carbon Emissions in Trauma Care
August 1, 2023

Sustainable Surgery: Cutting Carbon Emissions in Trauma Care

Reducing carbon footprint in orthopaedic trauma surgery through waste reduction and day-case procedures.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsTransforming Conscious Sedation in Dental Care – Developing and delivering a Community of Practice and Training Centre
August 1, 2023

Transforming Conscious Sedation in Dental Care – Developing and delivering a Community of Practice and Training Centre

Enhancing conscious sedation in dentistry with new training programs and patient care pathways in Wales.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsA Bridge to Therapy – Acquired Brain Injury
August 1, 2023

A Bridge to Therapy – Acquired Brain Injury

Improving psychological therapy access for those with acquired brain injuries through audits and staff training.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsPreventative Care, powered by People
August 1, 2023

Preventative Care, powered by People

Digitising care documentation to enhance efficiency and patient care for Pembrokeshire’s Care at Home team.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsDeveloping a Holistic Approach to Antenatal Education Sessions
August 1, 2023

Developing a Holistic Approach to Antenatal Education Sessions

Standardising antenatal education in North Wales to improve parental preparedness for labour and early parenthood.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsDFEET – Diabetic Foot Emergency Early Triage Service
August 1, 2023

DFEET – Diabetic Foot Emergency Early Triage Service

Enhancing diabetic foot care by reducing wait times and preventing unnecessary A&E and GP visits.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsOptimising Cellular Pathology Workflow to Improve Sustainability and Resilience
August 1, 2023

Optimising Cellular Pathology Workflow to Improve Sustainability and Resilience

Creating a simulation model to improve cellular pathology services and reduce reliance on outsourcing.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsOptimising health and wellbeing for individuals with prostate cancer – Integrating P.A.C.T within primary care
August 1, 2023

Optimising health and wellbeing for individuals with prostate cancer – Integrating P.A.C.T within primary care

Improving prostate cancer care in Wales through P.A.C.T., enhancing patient experience and reducing healthcare demand.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsDevelop and pilot a shared decision making tool to support HPV self-sampling online
August 1, 2023

Develop and pilot a shared decision making tool to support HPV self-sampling online

Piloting a shared decision-making tool to support HPV self-sampling and enhance cervical screening uptake.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsImproving patient safety and reducing medicines waste through cluster based post hospital discharge medication reconciliation
August 1, 2023

Improving patient safety and reducing medicines waste through cluster based post hospital discharge medication reconciliation

Improving patient safety and reducing medication waste through post-discharge medication reconciliation.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsSpeech, Language and Communication (SLC) training for the Early Years workforce
August 1, 2023

Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) training for the Early Years workforce

Enhancing early years workforce skills with speech, language, and communication training to improve child outcomes.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsCo-Creating a Clinically Led, Integrated Urgent Care Model; a Community of Practice at the ‘Hot End’ of a Health and Social Care Partnership
August 1, 2023

Co-Creating a Clinically Led, Integrated Urgent Care Model; a Community of Practice at the ‘Hot End’ of a Health and Social Care Partnership

Creating a community of practice in general medicine at Withybush Hospital to enhance patient care…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsLessons in asthma – Improving Management of respiratory conditions in primary school children
August 1, 2023

Lessons in asthma – Improving Management of respiratory conditions in primary school children

Enhancing asthma management in Pembrokeshire primary schools to improve children's health outcomes.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsDeveloping a single point of referral and clinical pathway for lower limb wounds
August 1, 2023

Developing a single point of referral and clinical pathway for lower limb wounds

Establishing a single referral point and clinical pathway to improve complex lower limb wound care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsSame Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Referrals from Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) Treatment Helpline
August 1, 2023

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Referrals from Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) Treatment Helpline

Improving cancer care with streamlined SDEC referrals from Velindre Cancer Centre's treatment helpline.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsAdvanced community gynaecology – using point of care diagnostics to deliver prudent local healthcare in Ceredigion and Hywel Dda
August 1, 2023

Advanced community gynaecology – using point of care diagnostics to deliver prudent local healthcare in Ceredigion and Hywel Dda

Enhancing community gynaecology services in rural Wales to improve access and patient outcomes.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsPatient equality and skills for life —— Building A better tomorrow
August 1, 2023

Patient equality and skills for life —— Building A better tomorrow

Promoting patient equality and skills for life to empower communities and improve health outcomes.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsSafeguarding Data Access and Searching in Community Software (WCCIS)
August 1, 2023

Safeguarding Data Access and Searching in Community Software (WCCIS)

Enhancing child safeguarding by displaying information about vulnerable children for better protection.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsPeople Powered Wellbeing
August 1, 2023

People Powered Wellbeing

Empowering communities to improve health and wellbeing through a collaborative, people-powered approach.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsPrudent Healthcare and Compassionate Leadership
August 1, 2023

Prudent Healthcare and Compassionate Leadership

Promoting prudent healthcare and compassionate leadership to enhance patient care and organisational culture.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsVirtual Reality Technology in End of Life Care
August 1, 2023

Virtual Reality Technology in End of Life Care

Utilising virtual reality to enhance end-of-life care and support for patients and their families.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 Projects100 Stories Project – Transitioning to Real Change
August 1, 2023

100 Stories Project – Transitioning to Real Change

Using storytelling to drive systems change in healthcare through the power of personal narratives.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsBatch manufacture of OPAT by Technical Services
August 1, 2023

Batch manufacture of OPAT by Technical Services

Streamlined OPAT product prep, boosting efficiency and consistency for better patient care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsThe Neuro-Stute Recovery College: What Matters Most in Neurorehabilitation
August 1, 2023

The Neuro-Stute Recovery College: What Matters Most in Neurorehabilitation

Innovative neurostimulation recovery college in Tredegar enhances local healthcare.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsIntroduction of a biopsychosocial assessment to the Adult Weight Management Service
August 1, 2023

Introduction of a biopsychosocial assessment to the Adult Weight Management Service

Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial assessment introduced to enhance adult weight management.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsAdmissions to Discharge the Medicine Story
August 1, 2023

Admissions to Discharge the Medicine Story

Streamlining medicine management from admissions to discharge for improved patient care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 8 ProjectsEnabling patients with Genetic Haemochromatosis to donate blood with the Welsh Blood Service
August 1, 2023

Enabling patients with Genetic Haemochromatosis to donate blood with the Welsh Blood Service

Facilitating blood donation for patients with haemochromatosis in Wales.

Doing things differently for a prudent, sustainable recovery

In 2021/22, the Cohort 7 Exemplars explored ideas and projects aligned with:​

 

  • Using digital and technological solutions to do things differently.
  • Working in different ways and with different people.
  • A different approach to reduce waste and achieve sustainable health and care without harm.
  • Cutting bureaucracy, empowering people and managing shared risks.
  • Developing innovative actions around shared priorities, such as connecting with hard to reach groups.
  • Collaborating to make the most of all skills and resources and doing only what’s needed.
  • Priorities consistent within local organisations and collaborative working.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsPromoting A Healthier Community
August 1, 2023

Promoting A Healthier Community

Empowering communities through online sessions to tackle health misinformation and improve wellbeing.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsCommunity Pharmacy Mental Health and Wellbeing Project
August 1, 2023

Community Pharmacy Mental Health and Wellbeing Project

Improving mental health through a new community pharmacy service.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsBreath of Fresh Air! Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy Outreach Rapid-response Service
August 1, 2023

Breath of Fresh Air! Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy Outreach Rapid-response Service

A paediatric outreach respiratory service for children and young people with complex disability
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsA Quality Improvement Project in reducing carbon footprint in carpal tunnel surgery
August 1, 2023

A Quality Improvement Project in reducing carbon footprint in carpal tunnel surgery

Reducing carbon footprint in carpal tunnel surgery through innovative quality improvement measures.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsSustaining and protecting spoke sites post centralisation. South EAST Wales VASCULAR Network
August 1, 2023

Sustaining and protecting spoke sites post centralisation. South EAST Wales VASCULAR Network

Sustaining vascular services in South East Wales by protecting spoke sites post-centralisation.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsExploring Virtual Reality Masks and Mindfulness skills training as a psychological intervention for military veterans: A Pilot Study
August 1, 2023

Exploring Virtual Reality Masks and Mindfulness skills training as a psychological intervention for military veterans: A Pilot Study

Using virtual reality and mindfulness to aid military veterans awaiting psychological therapy.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsBuilding bridges between housing and health
August 1, 2023

Building bridges between housing and health

Strengthening the links between housing and health sectors to enhance community wellbeing.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsHDUHB Community Pharmacy UTI (Urinary Tract Infections) testing and treatment service
August 1, 2023

HDUHB Community Pharmacy UTI (Urinary Tract Infections) testing and treatment service

A community pharmacy service offering UTI testing and treatment, improving healthcare access locally.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsLiving with Long COVID
August 1, 2023

Living with Long COVID

A self-management education and peer support programme for people living with Long Covid.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsVR Mental Health Interventions
August 1, 2023

VR Mental Health Interventions

Using virtual reality as a mental health intervention with older people.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsThe sustainable value of analgesics within the NHS: Could adoption of oral pre-operative analgesia reduce the need for IV analgesics?
August 1, 2023

The sustainable value of analgesics within the NHS: Could adoption of oral pre-operative analgesia reduce the need for IV analgesics?

Evaluating oral pre-operative analgesia to reduce the need for IV analgesics, enhancing NHS sustainability.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsRealigning Secondary Care Community Occupational Therapy Services across the East Integrated Health Community with Primary Care Services
August 1, 2023

Realigning Secondary Care Community Occupational Therapy Services across the East Integrated Health Community with Primary Care Services

Integrating occupational therapy services across primary and secondary care to improve patient outcomes and experience.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsBetter Utilisation of our Resources to increase Patient Access to Shared Care Haemodialysis and Home Haemodialysis
August 1, 2023

Better Utilisation of our Resources to increase Patient Access to Shared Care Haemodialysis and Home Haemodialysis

Enhancing patient access to haemodialysis by optimising resources for shared and home care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsOn your Bike!
August 1, 2023

On your Bike!

Increasing young people's physical activity for better health and wellbeing through community initiatives and support.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsCancer related fatigue (CRF): new road map for patients and health care professionals (HCPs)
August 1, 2023

Cancer related fatigue (CRF): new road map for patients and health care professionals (HCPs)

Developing a new service to support patients and healthcare professionals in managing cancer-related fatigue.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsHeart Failure Closer to Home: A Community Hub
August 1, 2023

Heart Failure Closer to Home: A Community Hub

Bringing heart failure care closer to home with a community hub offering accessible, local support.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsReaching the ‘hard to reach’
August 1, 2023

Reaching the ‘hard to reach’

Engaging hard-to-reach groups with targeted health initiatives to ensure equitable access to care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsSonata; incisionless fibroid surgery in outpatients
August 1, 2023

Sonata; incisionless fibroid surgery in outpatients

Outpatient incisionless fibroid surgery with Sonata, offering a less invasive treatment option for women.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsCompassionate care in challenging times: Growing a peer support network for healthcare colleagues with healthcare staff
August 1, 2023

Compassionate care in challenging times: Growing a peer support network for healthcare colleagues with healthcare staff

Building a peer support network for healthcare staff, fostering compassionate care in challenging times.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsNorth Wales extension of Nitrous Oxide project
August 1, 2023

North Wales extension of Nitrous Oxide project

Expanding the nitrous oxide project in North Wales to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsAn Online Clinical Quality Application: Testing the concept and acceptability for clinicians
August 1, 2023

An Online Clinical Quality Application: Testing the concept and acceptability for clinicians

Testing an online clinical quality app to assess its concept and acceptability among healthcare professionals.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsTeleOphthalmology NHS Wales
August 1, 2023

TeleOphthalmology NHS Wales

Implementing teleophthalmology in NHS Wales to enhance eye care accessibility and streamline services.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsTEC-Plus Package: An Advanced Support and Resource Service for Research and Clinical Decisions in Digital Health and Social Care
August 1, 2023

TEC-Plus Package: An Advanced Support and Resource Service for Research and Clinical Decisions in Digital Health and Social Care

Providing digital tools and resources to support research and clinical decisions.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsAutomating Dose Badge Distribution Tracking
August 1, 2023

Automating Dose Badge Distribution Tracking

Automating dose badge distribution and tracking to improve efficiency and safety in healthcare settings.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsVisioning a different care workforce in Pembrokeshire
August 1, 2023

Visioning a different care workforce in Pembrokeshire

Reimagining Pembrokeshire's care workforce to meet future demands through innovative strategies and collaboration.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsGreener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme
August 1, 2023

Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme

A framework and award scheme promoting sustainability in primary care, encouraging greener practices in Wales.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsFertility Direct
August 1, 2023

Fertility Direct

Fertility Direct offers streamlined access to fertility treatments, improving patient pathways and care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsCardiac Rehab in my pocket
August 1, 2023

Cardiac Rehab in my pocket

Cardiac Rehab in My Pocket offers easy access to tools and guidance for managing cardiac…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsThe introduction of Rehabilitation Champions within a Community Hospital setting
August 1, 2023

The introduction of Rehabilitation Champions within a Community Hospital setting

Implementing Rehabilitation Champions to enhance patient recovery in community hospitals.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsMini Move: collaborating towards a better future for children with Physical Disability
August 1, 2023

Mini Move: collaborating towards a better future for children with Physical Disability

Collaborating to improve the future for children with physical disabilities through the Mini Move initiative.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsPaediatric virtual urgent care
August 1, 2023

Paediatric virtual urgent care

Virtual, urgent for children, enhancing access and reducing hospital visits.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsPsychoeducation Programmes for Bipolar Disorder
August 1, 2023

Psychoeducation Programmes for Bipolar Disorder

Psychoeducation programmes for bipolar disorder offering structured support, helping patients manage their condition.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsDiagnostic Spirometry Hubs
August 1, 2023

Diagnostic Spirometry Hubs

Diagnostic Spirometry Hubs enhance access to lung function testing, improving diagnosis and management of respiratory…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 Projects‘Connecting Realities’
August 1, 2023

‘Connecting Realities’

Enhancing patient care by integrating virtual and augmented reality into healthcare settings, improving both training…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsPLGF Point of Care Test for decision-making in Preeclampsia
August 1, 2023

PLGF Point of Care Test for decision-making in Preeclampsia

PLGF point-of-care testing aids decision-making in preeclampsia by offering rapid, reliable tests to improve maternal…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsDeveloping an Interdisciplinary One Health Education Package
August 1, 2023

Developing an Interdisciplinary One Health Education Package

Developing, delivering and evaluating a One Health education package aimed at undergraduate medical, veterinary and…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsRemote Clinical Pharmacist Rapid Medication Reconciliation
August 1, 2023

Remote Clinical Pharmacist Rapid Medication Reconciliation

Medication reconciliation for discharged patients in the North Pembrokeshire Cluster.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsCHATTER Programme: Communication Holistic Adjustment Therapy Targeted at Empowering Relatives
August 1, 2023

CHATTER Programme: Communication Holistic Adjustment Therapy Targeted at Empowering Relatives

The CHATTER programme empowers relatives through communication-focused, holistic therapy for better support in patient care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsDigital Patient Passport
August 1, 2023

Digital Patient Passport

The Digital Patient Passport streamlines patient information sharing, improving care coordination and empowering patients to…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsPatients who ‘Walk with Purpose’: Developing clinical guidance
August 1, 2023

Patients who ‘Walk with Purpose’: Developing clinical guidance

Developing clinical guidance for 'Patients Who Walk with Purpose' to enhance patient mobility and promote…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsVirtual drop-in clinic for Hearing Aid patients
August 1, 2023

Virtual drop-in clinic for Hearing Aid patients

Virtual drop-in clinic for hearing aid patients providing convenient access to support and troubleshooting, enhancing…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsA National Occupational Health Service for Primary Care in Wales
August 1, 2023

A National Occupational Health Service for Primary Care in Wales

Developing a national occupational health service for primary care in Wales to support the wellbeing…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsA Novel Collaborative Approach to Swallowing, Nutrition and Medication Management using digital technology
August 1, 2023

A Novel Collaborative Approach to Swallowing, Nutrition and Medication Management using digital technology

This collaborative approach uses a remote telehealth digital solution to manage swallowing, nutrition and medication…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 7 ProjectsCreating practice learning environments within care homes – increasing student nurse placement capacity
August 1, 2023

Creating practice learning environments within care homes – increasing student nurse placement capacity

Increasing student nurse placement capacity by creating practice learning environments within care homes, enhancing hands-on…
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Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsEarly Years Autism Assessment Toolkit and Pathway Project
August 1, 2023

Early Years Autism Assessment Toolkit and Pathway Project

An Early Years Autism Assessment Toolkit and Pathway Project improving care for children in Swansea…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsDigital support for non-clinical staff to promote the use of virtual consultations
August 1, 2023

Digital support for non-clinical staff to promote the use of virtual consultations

Empowering non-clinical staff with digital tools to support virtual consultations effectively.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsTOCALS MIU Preventative Screening Project for the Frail Elderly Adult
August 1, 2023

TOCALS MIU Preventative Screening Project for the Frail Elderly Adult

Enhancing care for frail elderly adults through preventative screening in TOCALS MIU Project.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsThe PICC and Midline Virtual Ward: Building a vascular access catheter preservation programme
August 1, 2023

The PICC and Midline Virtual Ward: Building a vascular access catheter preservation programme

Improving vascular access care with the PICC and Midline Virtual Ward preservation programme.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsLosing Weight with ‘Mind over Food’
August 1, 2023

Losing Weight with ‘Mind over Food’

A programme empowering healthier weight management through mindset changes.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsSecure Services Referral and step down pathway: Managing access to internal and external secure beds
August 1, 2023

Secure Services Referral and step down pathway: Managing access to internal and external secure beds

Streamlining secure services with improved referral and step-down pathways for better care access.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsRecovery Through Activity: An Online Occupational Therapy Intervention
August 1, 2023

Recovery Through Activity: An Online Occupational Therapy Intervention

Supporting well-being with 'Recovery Through Activity' – an online occupational therapy initiative.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsIncreasing Time Spent at Home, Well and Independent
August 1, 2023

Increasing Time Spent at Home, Well and Independent

Helping people stay well and independent at home for longer with innovative care solutions.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsThe Waiting List Support Service
August 1, 2023

The Waiting List Support Service

Providing support and guidance to patients on waiting lists through tailored care services.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsPhysioNow: A Digital Physiotherapy Solution
August 1, 2023

PhysioNow: A Digital Physiotherapy Solution

A digital solution transforming access to physiotherapy care and support.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsChildren’s SSKIN Matters
August 1, 2023

Children’s SSKIN Matters

Improving children's skin care with the SSKIN project to prevent pressure ulcers effectively.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsMy Parkinson’s: A Web App
August 1, 2023

My Parkinson’s: A Web App

A web app empowering users to manage their condition effectively.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsGet There Together: a resource to support the people of Wales to access their communities
August 1, 2023

Get There Together: a resource to support the people of Wales to access their communities

Helping people in Wales access their communities with the 'Get There Together' resource.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsThe Pelvic Health Community Hub
August 1, 2023

The Pelvic Health Community Hub

Supporting pelvic health with a dedicated community hub for care and resources.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsA Virtual Pain Management Programme for Osteoarthritis Patients Awaiting Surgery
August 1, 2023

A Virtual Pain Management Programme for Osteoarthritis Patients Awaiting Surgery

Virtual pain management support for osteoarthritis patients awaiting surgery in BCUHB.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsHealthy Start vitamins: increasing accessibility for eligible families
August 1, 2023

Healthy Start vitamins: increasing accessibility for eligible families

Increasing access to Healthy Start vitamins for eligible families to support better health.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsReducing Unnecessary Blood Testing in Intensive Care
August 1, 2023

Reducing Unnecessary Blood Testing in Intensive Care

Minimising unnecessary blood tests in intensive care to improve efficiency and patient care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsMaking it easier to get treated for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
August 1, 2023

Making it easier to get treated for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Improving access to STI treatment with streamlined and patient-friendly care pathways.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsInternational Let's Not Waste Case StudiesImproving the counselling and delivery of postnatal contraception
August 1, 2023

Improving the counselling and delivery of postnatal contraception

Enhancing counselling and access to postnatal contraception for better family planning support.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsDomestic Abuse Occupational Therapy: A Project in Response to COVID-19
August 1, 2023

Domestic Abuse Occupational Therapy: A Project in Response to COVID-19

Addressing domestic abuse with occupational therapy support.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsThe F1 Buddy Scheme
August 1, 2023

The F1 Buddy Scheme

Supporting new doctors with the F1 Buddy Scheme for guidance and peer mentoring.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsChronic pain management resource development and evaluation
August 1, 2023

Chronic pain management resource development and evaluation

Developing and evaluating resources to improve chronic pain management and patient support.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsThe Physiotherapy Diaries: Using coproduction to aid post COVID-19 Outpatient Service Design
August 1, 2023

The Physiotherapy Diaries: Using coproduction to aid post COVID-19 Outpatient Service Design

Co-designing post-COVID-19 physiotherapy services with patients through 'The Physiotherapy Diaries.'
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 6 ProjectsNHS Green Bees: Bringing environmental action into clinical practice
August 1, 2023

NHS Green Bees: Bringing environmental action into clinical practice

Integrating environmental action into clinical practice with the NHS Green Bees initiative.
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Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsByw Bywyd Gyda Phoen – Living Life with Pain: A digital e-learning Pain Management Programme
August 1, 2023

Byw Bywyd Gyda Phoen – Living Life with Pain: A digital e-learning Pain Management Programme

Managing pain withan e-learning programme.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsInternational Let's Not Waste Case StudiesWIIN: WAST Improvement and Innovation Network Portal
August 1, 2023

WIIN: WAST Improvement and Innovation Network Portal

The Waste Improvement and Innovation Network Portal driving sustainable solutions.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsGrow Well
August 1, 2023

Grow Well

Promoting health and well-being through community gardening with the 'Grow Well' initiative.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsPop2Hop the SMART way
August 1, 2023

Pop2Hop the SMART way

A rehabilitation app for patients following Achilles tendon rupture.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsBronchiectasis-specific pulmonary rehabilitation
August 1, 2023

Bronchiectasis-specific pulmonary rehabilitation

Enhancing care with tailored pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with bronchiectasis.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsSuper-Agers: Transforming the lives of older adults
August 1, 2023

Super-Agers: Transforming the lives of older adults

Transforming lives of older adults through the innovative 'Super Agers' programme.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsMaking SMART infusion pumps SMARTER
August 1, 2023

Making SMART infusion pumps SMARTER

Enhancing patient safety and efficiency by making smart infusion pumps even smarter.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsIt’s always too soon to talk, until it’s too late: Advance Care Planning in Powys
August 1, 2023

It’s always too soon to talk, until it’s too late: Advance Care Planning in Powys

Encouraging advance care planning in Powys.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsIntegrating Clinical Health Psychology into Carmarthenshire Community Resource Teams
August 1, 2023

Integrating Clinical Health Psychology into Carmarthenshire Community Resource Teams

Integrating clinical health psychology into Carmarthenshire community teams to enhance patient support.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsEvaluating the Value and Impact of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care
August 1, 2023

Evaluating the Value and Impact of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care

Assessing the value and impact of occupational therapy in improving primary care services.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsRight People at Right Time: An Innovative Approach to Interstitial Lung Diseases Management
August 1, 2023

Right People at Right Time: An Innovative Approach to Interstitial Lung Diseases Management

Delivering timely care for people with interstitial lung diseases using an innovative approach.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsThe ‘Need to Know’ self-management communication tool
August 1, 2023

The ‘Need to Know’ self-management communication tool

Empowering patients with the 'Need to Know' tool for better self-management and communication.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsNeedle in a haystack: Finding the glaucoma patients that are going blind
August 1, 2023

Needle in a haystack: Finding the glaucoma patients that are going blind

Detecting glaucoma patients at risk of sight loss using a new technician-led service.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsGENESIS: Genetic Screening Test For Abnormalities In Suspected Miscarriages
August 1, 2023

GENESIS: Genetic Screening Test For Abnormalities In Suspected Miscarriages

Advancing care with genetic screening for abnormalities in suspected miscarriages.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsFoodwise in Pregnancy: Supporting healthy weight gain
August 1, 2023

Foodwise in Pregnancy: Supporting healthy weight gain

Supporting healthy weight gain during pregnancy with the 'Foodwise in Pregnancy' programme.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsGet up and Dance!
August 1, 2023

Get up and Dance!

Improving wellbeing and mobility through weekly dance classes in medical and mental health settings.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsGENOTIME: Genetic innovation for intellectual disability and developmental delay
August 1, 2023

GENOTIME: Genetic innovation for intellectual disability and developmental delay

Harnessing genetic innovation to reduce the time taken to diagnose intellectual disability and developmental delay.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsMAVIS: Let’s talk About Porphyria
August 1, 2023

MAVIS: Let’s talk About Porphyria

Raising awareness and understanding of porphyria.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsVIVID: Video-supported consent for a Visually-aided, Informed Decision
August 1, 2023

VIVID: Video-supported consent for a Visually-aided, Informed Decision

Enhancing informed decision-making with VIVID: video-supported consent through visual aids.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsPACE Podiatry: Accessible Care for Everyone
August 1, 2023

PACE Podiatry: Accessible Care for Everyone

Improving foot health with the development of a social enterprise.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsEstablishing a Family Wellbeing Service in Primary Care
August 1, 2023

Establishing a Family Wellbeing Service in Primary Care

Improving the wellbeing of children and young people through a Family Wellbeing Service in Primary…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsInternational Let's Not Waste Case StudiesPatient education: Consent for blood transfusion
August 1, 2023

Patient education: Consent for blood transfusion

Empowering patients with education and informed consent for blood transfusion procedures.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsBuilding the Foundations of Deaf Mental Healthcare Services with British Sign Language
August 1, 2023

Building the Foundations of Deaf Mental Healthcare Services with British Sign Language

Developing deaf mental health services with British Sign Language for accessible, inclusive care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsEnabling Primary Care Access to ‘Cancer of Unknown’ Services
August 1, 2023

Enabling Primary Care Access to ‘Cancer of Unknown’ Services

Improving primary care access to Cancer of Unknown services for timely diagnosis and care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsEnabling people with persistent pain to sleep well
August 1, 2023

Enabling people with persistent pain to sleep well

Helping individuals with persistent pain improve sleep and overall well-being by using ACT.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsMaking connections to improve environmental sustainability at our hospital
August 1, 2023

Making connections to improve environmental sustainability at our hospital

Driving environmental sustainability through collaborative initiatives at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsGwent Career College Consortium
August 1, 2023

Gwent Career College Consortium

Inspiring future healthcare professionals through the Gwent Career College Consortium.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsHealthy Help: Enabling people through volunteering
August 1, 2023

Healthy Help: Enabling people through volunteering

Supporting individuals and communities through the 'Healthy Help' volunteering initiative.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsInternational Let's Not Waste Case StudiesTriage with Tele (TWT): early brief intervention for children’s physiotherapy
August 1, 2023

Triage with Tele (TWT): early brief intervention for children’s physiotherapy

Improving children’s physiotherapy with 'Tele TWT': early triage and brief intervention.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 5 ProjectsReducing end of life hospital admissions from care homes
August 1, 2023

Reducing end of life hospital admissions from care homes

Minimising end-of-life hospital admissions from care homes through improved support and care.
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Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsDigital Companions — digital support through a trusted face
July 1, 2024

Digital Companions — digital support through a trusted face

Claire Jordan (ABUHB), Dean Jones (HDUHB) and Marc Davies (Wales Co-operative Centre) Aneurin Bevan University…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsI Fell Down: A Post-Fall Decision Support Tool
July 1, 2024

I Fell Down: A Post-Fall Decision Support Tool

Ed O'Brian (WAST), Sue West-Jones (SBUHB) and Peter Lee (Pobl Group) Welsh Ambulance Services NHS…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsThe Virtual Reality Classroom: Increasing Compliance in Nurse Education
July 1, 2024

The Virtual Reality Classroom: Increasing Compliance in Nurse Education

Hannah Russon and Angela Voyle-Smith (Velindre) Velindre University NHS Trust and industry partner, Atticus Digital…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsStaff Wellbeing Advice and Support Service
July 1, 2024

Staff Wellbeing Advice and Support Service

Bethan Lavercombe, Mathew Tidball and Rachel Turner Swansea Bay University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsDevelopment of National Clinical Information Standards for Cardiology
June 28, 2024

Development of National Clinical Information Standards for Cardiology

John Meredith NHS Informatics Service Background Clinical information requirements are integral to the development of…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsA role re-design model for co-producing health and social care roles
June 28, 2024

A role re-design model for co-producing health and social care roles

Tracy Walmsley Hywel Dda University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project introduced a model to…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsConfidence with Continence
June 28, 2024

Confidence with Continence

Caroline Davies, Sarah Tomlinson, Claire Hurlin and Keryl Raynel Hywel Dda University Health Board This…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsFIT for progress
June 28, 2024

FIT for progress

Leanne James, Gina Sanki, John Geen (CTMUHB) and Alistair McLaren (Alpha Laboratories) Cwm Taf Morgannwg University…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsBreaking bones, breaking barriers to treatment
June 28, 2024

Breaking bones, breaking barriers to treatment

Victoria Western Cardiff and Vale University Health Board with kind support from the Royal Osteoporosis…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsMedicines management support for recently discharged patients: a co-ordinated, needs-assessed approach
June 28, 2024

Medicines management support for recently discharged patients: a co-ordinated, needs-assessed approach

Amanda Powell and Stuart Gray Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Llwyncelyn Practice, Whitchurch This…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsDAISY: Listening, Learning and Improving Patient Experience Together
June 28, 2024

DAISY: Listening, Learning and Improving Patient Experience Together

Angela Hughes (CAVUHB) and Sarah Thomas (Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound) Cardiff and Vale University Health Board…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsThe ‘Model Ward’ for Nutrition and Hydration
June 28, 2024

The ‘Model Ward’ for Nutrition and Hydration

Joanne Jefford, Lee Wyatt, Rebecca Aylward and Claire Constantinou Cardiff and Vale University Health Board This  Bevan  Exemplar  Project introduced a…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsImproving the Quality and Safety Assurance of NHS prepared Intravenous Feeds
June 28, 2024

Improving the Quality and Safety Assurance of NHS prepared Intravenous Feeds

Sarah Hiom, Pamela Ashman, John Rhodes, Alison Jones, Andrew Sully, Mark Temple (CAVUHB) and Ian Samuel (Merck Millipore) …
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsA Virtual Clinic for people with Parkinson’s Disease
June 28, 2024

A Virtual Clinic for people with Parkinson’s Disease

Lauren Evans Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and industry partner, Global Kinetics CorporationThis Bevan…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsThe Breast Axilla Postoperative Support (BAPS) App
June 28, 2024

The Breast Axilla Postoperative Support (BAPS) App

Donna Egbeare Cardiff and Vale University Health Board This project designed an App to guide…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsFrom paper to iPad: using technology to capture clinical data in Haematology
June 28, 2024

From paper to iPad: using technology to capture clinical data in Haematology

Ceri Bygrave (CAVUHB) and Nathan Hill (MedInfomatics LTD) Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsThe Buzzard Café for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
June 28, 2024

The Buzzard Café for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Jamie Duckers and Anna McCulloch (CAVUHB), Catherine O'Leary and Rachel Gemine (HDUHB) and Thomas Reitmaier…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsMeasuring the impact of Speech and Language Therapy for children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
June 28, 2024

Measuring the impact of Speech and Language Therapy for children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties

Bev Curtis Cardiff and Vale University Health Board This Bevan Fellow project developed and evaluated…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 Projects“Well Me” — Improving Health Literacy in Schools
June 28, 2024

“Well Me” — Improving Health Literacy in Schools

Ffion Williams and Ffion Jones Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar Project introduced…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsWill adolescents with Asthma engage with technology to improve condition self-management?
June 28, 2024

Will adolescents with Asthma engage with technology to improve condition self-management?

Victoria Richards-Green Aneurin Bevan University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project engaged with young asthmatic…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsQR Information Pods: Communicating Digitally with Patients
August 1, 2023

QR Information Pods: Communicating Digitally with Patients

Shari Cadmore Swansea Bay University Health Board and technology partner, We Are QR This Bevan…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsA collaborative approach to reducing antimicrobial resistance in Hywel Dda
August 1, 2023

A collaborative approach to reducing antimicrobial resistance in Hywel Dda

Meryl Davies (HDUHB) and Jo McCarthy (PHW) Hywel Dda University Health Board with Public Health…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsFormulation skills to support the co-production of mental health treatment for young people
August 1, 2023

Formulation skills to support the co-production of mental health treatment for young people

Euan Hails, Menna Brown, Alice E. Hoon Aneurin Bevan University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project introduced…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsImproving Safeguarding Practice: Peer Support Groups in Primary Care
August 1, 2023

Improving Safeguarding Practice: Peer Support Groups in Primary Care

Rowena Christmas Aneurin Bevan University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project developed a multidisciplinary peer…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsDelivering Education on the Safety of Long-Term Steroid Therapy
August 1, 2023

Delivering Education on the Safety of Long-Term Steroid Therapy

M A Adlan, Ishrat Khan, Kate Gounds, LD Premawardhana, Julie Scattergood, Carol Thomas Aneurin Bevan…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsA minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate
August 1, 2023

A minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate

Hrishi Joshi Cardiff and Vale University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar Project introduced UroLift as…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsImproving early detection of Atrial Fibrillation: Developing the role of Prescribing Pharmacists
August 1, 2023

Improving early detection of Atrial Fibrillation: Developing the role of Prescribing Pharmacists

Gethin Morgan (CVUHB) Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Alivecor UK This Bevan Exemplar…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsIntergenerational falls awareness sessions in primary schools
August 1, 2023

Intergenerational falls awareness sessions in primary schools

Oliver Williams Cardiff and Vale University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project created a partnership…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 4 ProjectsRealising cost savings and efficiencies through co-production
August 1, 2023

Realising cost savings and efficiencies through co-production

Lee McAlea, Steph Taylor and Gareth Lloyd Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust This Bevan Exemplar project brought…
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Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsKeeping a Handle on O- Red Blood Cells
December 5, 2024

Keeping a Handle on O- Red Blood Cells

This Bevan Exemplar project optimises use to ensure that O- will always be available for…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsImproving serious illness conversations and shared decision-making for paramedics
November 27, 2024

Improving serious illness conversations and shared decision-making for paramedics

This Bevan Exemplar project trained ambulance clinicians in end of life conversations to enable shared…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsConnecting community paramedics to GPs to reduce hospital admissions
November 27, 2024

Connecting community paramedics to GPs to reduce hospital admissions

This Bevan Exemplar project enables community paramedics to work with GPs to avoid unnecessary hospital…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsIntegrating services to provide community-based care for 999 calls
November 27, 2024

Integrating services to provide community-based care for 999 calls

This Bevan Exemplar project gave a local Acute Clinical Team access to 999 calls, enabling…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsIntroducing ‘Lift the Lip’ into health visits to improve early childhood oral health
November 27, 2024

Introducing ‘Lift the Lip’ into health visits to improve early childhood oral health

This Bevan Exemplar project aims to introduce a simple oral health assessment into the routine…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsMaking it easier to access sexual health testing and advice in communities
November 27, 2024

Making it easier to access sexual health testing and advice in communities

This Bevan Exemplar project enables individuals to get tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea without the…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsProviding ‘The Right Care’ and reducing care variation
November 27, 2024

Providing ‘The Right Care’ and reducing care variation

This Bevan Exemplar project aims to improve care by focusing on the needs of the…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsTurning stories into numbers: Gathering data to inform and transform health and social care systems across Wales
November 27, 2024

Turning stories into numbers: Gathering data to inform and transform health and social care systems across Wales

Developing a common language and scoring system to aid decision making and provide the most…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsUsing Excel technology to rapidly calculate nutritional requirements and create a feeding plan
November 27, 2024

Using Excel technology to rapidly calculate nutritional requirements and create a feeding plan

This Bevan Exemplar project has enabled a pre-existing tool to be used by other healthcare…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsA novel device invented in the NHS to improve management of tracheostomy tubes
November 27, 2024

A novel device invented in the NHS to improve management of tracheostomy tubes

This Bevan Exemplar project aims to bring an NHS invention to market to improve the…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsUsing a smartphone application to check blood pressure at home
November 27, 2024

Using a smartphone application to check blood pressure at home

This Bevan Exemplar project enables people to take their own blood pressure readings at home…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsImproving capacity and patient access in primary care
October 18, 2023

Improving capacity and patient access in primary care

Dr Arfon Williams, GP and team, Ty Doctor, Nefyn Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Background:…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsInternational Let's Not Waste Case StudiesVR and AI technologies enable patients to shape their own cancer treatment
August 1, 2023

VR and AI technologies enable patients to shape their own cancer treatment

Case Study Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Cancer Centre’s Bevan Exemplar project is pioneering new ways…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsUsing video conferencing to extend the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation to rural communities
August 1, 2023

Using video conferencing to extend the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation to rural communities

Michelle Dunning and Keir Lewis with participants, Rebekah Mills Bennett,  Carol-Anne Davies, Lisa Butler, Trystan…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsProviding palliative care for heart failure patients at home
August 1, 2023

Providing palliative care for heart failure patients at home

Clea Atkinson, Zaheer Yousef, Sian Hughes and Victor Sim Cardiff and Vale University Health Board…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsTrauma Ambulatory Care Unit
August 1, 2023

Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit

Oliver Blocker, Ryan Trickett, Kris Prosser and Gillian Edwards Cardiff and Vale University Health Board…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsDeveloping a new NHS role to better manage nutrition in nursing homes
August 1, 2023

Developing a new NHS role to better manage nutrition in nursing homes

 Jo Gamba, Rhiannon Edwards, Rhiannon Parker and Rhian Wilyeo Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsImproving access to palliative radiotherapy for cancer patients through a new specialist role
August 1, 2023

Improving access to palliative radiotherapy for cancer patients through a new specialist role

Christine Sillman Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project introduced a new…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsUsing mathematical modelling to schedule dialysis treatment effectively
August 1, 2023

Using mathematical modelling to schedule dialysis treatment effectively

Dafydd James, Debbie Hopkins (ABMUHB) and Daniel Gartner (Cardiff University) Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsTackling the medical workforce recruitment crisis by engaging with local communities
August 1, 2023

Tackling the medical workforce recruitment crisis by engaging with local communities

Paul Edwards, Beverly Davies (ABUHB) and Guy Lacey (Coleg Gwent) Aneurin Bevan University Health Board…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsThe big difference of small weight losses: creating a digital solution for patients with obesity
August 1, 2023

The big difference of small weight losses: creating a digital solution for patients with obesity

Doris Behrens, Enzo Di Battista (ABUHB) and Daniel Gartner (Cardiff University) Aneurin Bevan University Health…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsUsing a ‘Stonebreaker’ to tackle salivary stones for the first time in Wales
August 1, 2023

Using a ‘Stonebreaker’ to tackle salivary stones for the first time in Wales

Simon D. Jones (ABUHB) and Miles Williams (Cook Medical) Aneurin Bevan University Health Board with…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsCaring for ‘nobody’s patient’
August 1, 2023

Caring for ‘nobody’s patient’

Tony Downes Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board A Bevan Exemplar initiative led by Dr Tony…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsTotal knee replacement through day admission surgery
August 1, 2023

Total knee replacement through day admission surgery

Balasundaram Ramesh, S Shenoy and Evan Moore (BCUHB) Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board with industry…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsDelivering vital eye care out-of-hours through telecommunications technology
August 1, 2023

Delivering vital eye care out-of-hours through telecommunications technology

Claire Morton, Tony David, Andy Stott, Divya Mathews, Alexander Chiu, Conor Lyons and Adonis El…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsSharing best practice across the UK for health-based youth work
August 1, 2023

Sharing best practice across the UK for health-based youth work

Shaun Thomas Cardiff and Vale University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project is developing an…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsA cluster-based toolkit to recruit and retain GPs
August 1, 2023

A cluster-based toolkit to recruit and retain GPs

Chris Bryant Cardiff and Vale University Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project brought together a…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsUsing technology to remind vulnerable people to drink enough water in hospital
August 1, 2023

Using technology to remind vulnerable people to drink enough water in hospital

Rebecca Thomas, Karen Morgan and Sarah Davies Cwm Taf University Health Board and industry partner,…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsCreating a self-management app for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
August 1, 2023

Creating a self-management app for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Rachel Gemine, Ian Bond, Phil Groom, David Taylor and Keir Lewis Hywel Dda University Health…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsProviding holistic care to enable people with dementia to lead fulfilled lives
August 1, 2023

Providing holistic care to enable people with dementia to lead fulfilled lives

Debra Llewellyn, Julia Wilkinson and Alison Watkins Carmarthenshire County Council with industry partner, Delta Wellbeing…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsEnabling people with COPD to take control of their condition through a mobile app
August 1, 2023

Enabling people with COPD to take control of their condition through a mobile app

Andrew Colwill Powys Teaching Health Board with specialist partner, My mHealth Limited This Bevan Exemplar…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsBe Here, Be Clear
August 1, 2023

Be Here, Be Clear

An approach to support parents to develop responsive interactions to support children with language development…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 3 ProjectsProviding a local serial casting service for children and young people in Powys
August 1, 2023

Providing a local serial casting service for children and young people in Powys

Ellen Thompson Powys Teaching Health Board This Bevan Exemplar project provided treatment locally to improve…
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Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsFacing the Future as One Service
December 5, 2024

Facing the Future as One Service

Developing a Children's Community Integrated Nursing Service, bringing together generic and continuing care nursing workforces.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsClever Referrals – Building an Artificial Expert
December 5, 2024

Clever Referrals – Building an Artificial Expert

Using an algorithm to support the interface between primary and secondary care.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsFrailty Support Workers: Transforming Care
December 5, 2024

Frailty Support Workers: Transforming Care

Introducing Frailty Support Workers in the acute hospital setting.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsBridging the Gap: A Place Called Home
December 5, 2024

Bridging the Gap: A Place Called Home

Implementing a MDT model within care homes in North Wales.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsKnow When Patients’ Results Are Ready With a Ping!
December 5, 2024

Know When Patients’ Results Are Ready With a Ping!

Using a notification system for test results.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsYour Next Eye Test on an iPad. . .
December 5, 2024

Your Next Eye Test on an iPad. . .

Using technology to measure vision.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsGrowing Our Own Wellbeing Champions
December 5, 2024

Growing Our Own Wellbeing Champions

Using Wellbeing Champions to encourage colleagues to seek early intervention for health issues.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsChallenges of finding time to prioritise service change
December 5, 2024

Challenges of finding time to prioritise service change

Finding time to involve patients in decision making.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsCo-producing Solutions to Hip & Knee Problems
December 5, 2024

Co-producing Solutions to Hip & Knee Problems

Tailoring interventions based on health literacy through working with citizens and communities.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsMaking Sense of Food
December 5, 2024

Making Sense of Food

Co-producing an approach to food.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsPharmacy + Admissions Unit = >Safety?
December 5, 2024

Pharmacy + Admissions Unit = >Safety?

Redesigning pharmacy services on an admission unit to reduce risks.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsLow FODMAP Diet: A New Direction for IBS
December 5, 2024

Low FODMAP Diet: A New Direction for IBS

A low FODMAP diet to provide better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsA New Model With a New Hope: Key Teams
December 4, 2024

A New Model With a New Hope: Key Teams

A new model of primary care involving a Key Team Co-ordinator as the contact point.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsWaiting in Pain? Access to Palliative Radiotherapy
August 1, 2023

Waiting in Pain? Access to Palliative Radiotherapy

Steve Hill Velindre NHS Trust Context: Imagine: You have been diagnosed with cancer, and then…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsTaking a STANCE on Patient Education
August 1, 2023

Taking a STANCE on Patient Education

Angela Jones Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Aim: To provide foot health education and…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsCommunity Paramedic Pilot: A Safe, Sustainable and Shared Alternative to Accident and Emergency
August 1, 2023

Community Paramedic Pilot: A Safe, Sustainable and Shared Alternative to Accident and Emergency

Roger John and Gwen Kohler Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Scope: A joint initiative instigated…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsSupporting Cancer Services in Primary Care
August 1, 2023

Supporting Cancer Services in Primary Care

Elise Lang Velindre NHS Trust Context: 1 in 2 people are expected to develop cancer…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsCatching Children’s Continence
August 1, 2023

Catching Children’s Continence

Jennifer Walsh Powys Teaching Health Board Context: NICE estimate 900,000 children and young people suffer…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsTransforming Ward-based Dementia Care
August 1, 2023

Transforming Ward-based Dementia Care

Amy Uren Cwm Taf University Health Board Aim: We must make sure that people living…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsGood News 4 Home
August 1, 2023

Good News 4 Home

Chris Peter Subbe Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Context: Can I go home? Will I…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsTackling Inequalities Together: BCUHB Leading from Front
August 1, 2023

Tackling Inequalities Together: BCUHB Leading from Front

Glynne Roberts Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Context: In North Wales, over 80,000 people live…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsA Rubbish Project: Recycling Innovation
August 1, 2023

A Rubbish Project: Recycling Innovation

Peter White and Chris Davies Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Aim: We aim to divert…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsReducing Medicines Waste in Care Homes
August 1, 2023

Reducing Medicines Waste in Care Homes

David Minton, Anne Sprackling, John Dicomidis Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Aim: To reduce medicines…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsThe Gold Standard Approach to Medicines Homecare
August 1, 2023

The Gold Standard Approach to Medicines Homecare

Reuben Morgan Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Aim: Medicines HomeCare is a service of…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsClosing Information Loop for Home Dialysis
August 1, 2023

Closing Information Loop for Home Dialysis

Dafydd James Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Scope: The South West Wales home nocturnal…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 2 ProjectsApp to support Community Dementia Triage
August 1, 2023

App to support Community Dementia Triage

Clive Thomas Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Scope: The Community Dementia Support Teams in…
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Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsPilot of the Pharmacy Software Program BD Cato at Velindre Cancer Centre
December 13, 2024

Pilot of the Pharmacy Software Program BD Cato at Velindre Cancer Centre

Martin Rees-Milton Velindre NHS Trust The manufacture of cytotoxic drugs and Systemic Anti Cancer Treatments…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsTalk CPR Project
December 13, 2024

Talk CPR Project

Talking openly and knowledgeably about Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Decisions in Palliative Illness.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsAutomation of Cell Free DNA from Blood
December 13, 2024

Automation of Cell Free DNA from Blood

Hazel Ingram, Sian Morgan, Joshua Jones and Antony Harris Cardiff and Vale University Health Board…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsTumour Profiling using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
December 13, 2024

Tumour Profiling using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Helen Roberts, Michelle Wood, Adrianne Davies, Matt Lyon (CAVUHB) and Antony Harris (Qiagen) Cardiff and…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsDevelopment of an ‘Ectodermal Dysplasia Plus’ NGS Panel
December 13, 2024

Development of an ‘Ectodermal Dysplasia Plus’ NGS Panel

Sian Morgan, Angus Clarke, Arveen Kamath, Lyndon Rosser, Matt Lyon, Christopher Anderson and Rachel Butler…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsSeven-Day Rehabilitation and Workforce Integration at the Stroke Rehabilitation Centre
December 13, 2024

Seven-Day Rehabilitation and Workforce Integration at the Stroke Rehabilitation Centre

Susan Thomas, Ceri-Ann Hughes, Sian Todd, Lisa Jenkins and Niki Turner Cardiff and Vale University Health…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsDoing Great Work by Loving What You Do: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Make a Real Difference to the Experience of Care
December 10, 2024

Doing Great Work by Loving What You Do: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Make a Real Difference to the Experience of Care

Beca Stilwell, Anna Tee and Bethan Lloyd Hywel Dda University Health Board This project tested…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsEnabling Patients to Receive Appointment Reminders in Their Preferred Language
December 10, 2024

Enabling Patients to Receive Appointment Reminders in Their Preferred Language

Richard Westwood Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and industry partner, Healthcare CommunicationsBetsi Cadwaladr University Health…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsImplementation of the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) in North Wales Child and Adult Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
December 10, 2024

Implementation of the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) in North Wales Child and Adult Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Helen Fitzpatrick and Susan Wynne Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Rationale for Service Re-design: In…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsIdentifying and Reducing Avoidable Drug-associated Bleeds
December 10, 2024

Identifying and Reducing Avoidable Drug-associated Bleeds

Janet Thomas Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board This BCUHB pharmacovigilance / quality improvement project is…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsTraining Extended Scope Physiotherapists to use Diagnostic Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinics to Create a One Stop Shop
December 10, 2024

Training Extended Scope Physiotherapists to use Diagnostic Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinics to Create a One Stop Shop

Siobhan Jones Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Project Scope: When GPs refer patients with MSK…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsImplementation of an Innovative Palliative and End of Life Care Education Programme into Nursing Homes
December 10, 2024

Implementation of an Innovative Palliative and End of Life Care Education Programme into Nursing Homes

Implementing in a palliative care and end of life education programme in nursing homes in…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsAdvanced Practitioner Physiotherapists (APP) in Primary Care – A new Era
December 10, 2024

Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists (APP) in Primary Care – A new Era

Simplifying the MSK pathway by making APPs the first point of contact for MSK conditions…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsBoxing Clever: is it good NEWS?
December 10, 2024

Boxing Clever: is it good NEWS?

Trialing a disposable sepsis box.
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsOperationalising Prudent Healthcare in the GPOOH Setting: Facilitative Webinars
December 5, 2024

Operationalising Prudent Healthcare in the GPOOH Setting: Facilitative Webinars

Stephen Bassett and Sara Hayes Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Design, deliver and disseminate…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsRadio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Tagging System
December 5, 2024

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Tagging System

Mike Rowlands, Noel Harry, Andrew Morris, Spencer Hopkins and Marta Kasprzyk Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsCreating a Sustainable and Flexible Workforce
December 5, 2024

Creating a Sustainable and Flexible Workforce

The Facilities Team ABUHB Aneurin Bevan University Health Board The Facilities Division is responsible for…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsValidation of Copy-number Detection from Next-generation Sequencing Data
August 1, 2023

Validation of Copy-number Detection from Next-generation Sequencing Data

Matthew Lyon, Jade Heath, Sian Morgan, Sheila Palmer-Smith, Ruth Best, Peter Davies, Christopher Anderson and Rachel Butler Cardiff and Vale University…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsInternational Let's Not Waste Case StudiesUsing Health Psychology to Improve Adherence with Medicines
August 1, 2023

Using Health Psychology to Improve Adherence with Medicines

Martin Davies (CTUHB), Emma Williams (CTUHB) and Anne Hinchliffe (PHW) Cwm Taf University Health Board…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsAdvancing Healthcare: Patient Pathway Transformation (Carpal Tunnel)
August 1, 2023

Advancing Healthcare: Patient Pathway Transformation (Carpal Tunnel)

Catrin Hawthorn Hywel Dda University Health Board A Therapy-led Carpal Tunnel Clinic in a primary…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsSleep Apnoea Project
August 1, 2023

Sleep Apnoea Project

Owen Hughes, Valmai Davies and Kara Price Powys Teaching Health Board and Phillips Healthcare Clinical Respiratory Service…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsComplexity Thinking in Healthcare Associated infections (HCAI)
August 1, 2023

Complexity Thinking in Healthcare Associated infections (HCAI)

Mike Simmons and Sharon Daniel Hywel Dda University Health Board Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsIntegrated Health and Social Care Support Worker Project
August 1, 2023

Integrated Health and Social Care Support Worker Project

Rhian Dawson, Linda Williams, Victoria Prendiville, Sian Fox, Sarah Cameron, Gail Jones, Teresa Williams, Linda…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 Projects3M SpotOn Core Temperature Monitoring System
August 1, 2023

3M SpotOn Core Temperature Monitoring System

Richard Hughes, Shahood Ali (CAVUHB) and Kevin Robinson (3M Ltd) Cardiff and Vale University Health…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsThe CAMPCO Project
August 1, 2023

The CAMPCO Project

Prof Keith Harding, Maureen Fallon, Michael Clark & Kirsty Mahoney (Cardiff and Vale UHB, Wound…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsPostcards: Because We Care
August 1, 2023

Postcards: Because We Care

Annie Llewellyn Davies Aneurin Bevan University Health Board In the United Kingdom, deliberate self harm…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsTraditional vs Conventional Decontamination Methods with Cystoscopy
August 1, 2023

Traditional vs Conventional Decontamination Methods with Cystoscopy

Samantha Murray and Julie Rees (ABUHB) and Jo Wilkinson (Genesis Medical LTD) Aneurin Bevan University…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsCalculating Fracture Risk in Spinal Metastases using fineSA® MRI Technology
August 1, 2023

Calculating Fracture Risk in Spinal Metastases using fineSA® MRI Technology

Iona Collins, Richard Hugtenburg, Yuzhi Cai, Paola Griffiths, Amanda Davies and John Wagstaff Abertawe Bro…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsThe Morriston Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
August 1, 2023

The Morriston Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

Dave Smith, Alex Chase, Anwen Jenkins, Pankaj Kumar and Aprim Youhana Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University…
Bevan Exemplar Cohort 1 ProjectsThe Big Fight Campaign
August 1, 2023

The Big Fight Campaign

Phillip Routledge, Rhys Howell, Debra Woolley, Janice Price and Christine Woods Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University…