Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.

Working in close partnership with other government agencies and research funders (both in Wales and across the UK); industry partners; patients; service users; public and other stakeholders.

Working together to promote research into diseases, treatments, services and outcomes that can lead to discoveries and innovations which can improve and even save people’s lives.

Health and Care Research Wales Conference 2022, the 8th annual conference will take place on 13 October 2022 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

The theme of this year's event is: Where would we be without research?  

Health and Care Research Wales will be showcasing ground-breaking health and social care research as well as covering important topics such as changing policy and practice, public involvement, and building research capacity, they will also be celebrating the work of the research community through their Health and Care Research Wales Awards, which will be presented at the end of the conference.

Health and Care Research Wales will be announcing speakers and launching the prize awards over the coming weeks.

Registration for the event is free.

Make sure to get involved on social media using #ResearchWales22