New research priorities aim to help older people live happier and more fulfilling lives Welsh researchers contribute to study that finds arthritis drug could help save 1 in 25 severely ill COVID-19 patients Director appointed to new Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre Wales plays key role in finding safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine New annual report highlights how research has ‘never been more important’ COVID-19 Welcome to Health and Care Research Wales. Health and social care research is, first and foremost, about improving the health and care of people and communities. Our goal is to ensure that today’s research makes a difference to tomorrow’s care.