We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from everyone here at Weqas. Thank you to all our colleagues and participants who have contributed to an exciting year, you can read a round up of the last 12 months here: https://lnkd.in/eNdv7XGs #MerryChristmas #NadoligLlawen 🎄 🎅 🎁
About us
Weqas is one of the leading External Quality Assessment (EQA) providers in Laboratory Medicine. Our programmes are underpinned by commutable metrological traceable samples, informative reports and a team of experienced scientists and Point of Care co-ordinators. The organisation is ISO 17043 UKAS accredited proficiency testing laboratory No.4301 and ISO 17025 UKAS accredited calibration laboratory No.4301 with ISO 15195 (Reference Measurement Laboratories). Our holistic approach to Quality assists laboratories gain compliance to ISO 15189 and our vast experience in the POCT sector can assure its safe delivery.
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https://www.weqas.com
External link for Weqas
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cardiff
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Quality Assurance, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Point of Care, Reference Laboratory Services, IQC Production, EQA, POCT, Proficiency Testing, and Biochemistry
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Unit 6 Parc Ty Glas
Llanishen
Cardiff, CF14 5DU, GB
Employees at Weqas
Updates
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Day two of the #WeqasAnnualConference focusses on Point of Care Testing Performance and Innovation. We’ve got some great talks including: Weqas Connect & POCT EQA Report Interpretation by Samantha Jones & Nicola Blount POCT in ambulatory care and hospital at home – the key to changing pathways by Dan Lasserson Intraoperative PTH by Christina Soromani Pre-term Labour Markers - which kits to use? by Gareth Davies Experience of ISO 15189:2022 Accreditation for POCT by Haval Ozgun A Career Framework for POCT staff: a Welsh perspective by Lee Peters Developing a North West regional service for POCT by Katie Moss Pilot POCT Programmes by Gareth Davies We are pleased to host expert speakers in the field of point of care testing, sharing examples of best practice and new developments. #WeqasConference2024 #Weqas2024 #AnnualConference #LaboratoryMedicine #POCTInnovation
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The #WeqasAnnualConference is underway. Today's sessions include: Weqas Connect Update and Report Interpretation by Samantha Jones & Gareth Davies Analytical Performance Specifications: Are They Clinically Appropriate? by Annette Thomas Standardisation and Performance of bilirubin by Miranda Van Berkel Lies, Damned Lies and Calculations by Prof. Pat Twomey This event is a great opportunity to engage with leading experts and expand your knowledge of EQA. #WeqasConference2024 #Weqas2024 #AnnualConference #LaboratoryMedicine #POCTInnovation
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The Weqas Annual Conference 2024 will be taking place on 9th-10th December at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate. We are looking forward to hosting all our participants for two days of insightful discussions, networking, our educational sessions on EQA interpretation, laboratory performance, and point-of-care testing (POCT). View the programme here: https://lnkd.in/dH6jr6sc #WeqasConference2024 #Weqas2024 #LaboratoryMedicine #POCTInnovation Annette Thomas, Samantha Jones, Gareth Davies, Miranda van Berkel, Pat Twomey, Daniel Lasserson, Christina Soromani, Haval Ozgun, Lee Peters, Katie M., Sterilab Services UK, QuidelOrtho, BHR BIOSYNEX, Nova Biomedical, Siemens Healthineers, Sysmex UK, Una Health, LumiraDx, Labgnostic EQA / PT, Abbott, Citizen Care Health Solutions
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The deadline for our Logistics Officer (NHS Band 5) vacancy is tomorrow, so you still have time to apply: https://lnkd.in/egmpzaEd #Jobs #Healthcare
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REGISTRATION CLOSING: Tomorrow is the final day to register to attend our #WeqasAnnualConference. If you have not yet registered for this year, don't miss out ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXQu_TXK
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Weqas Director, Annette Thomas, will be presenting at the 4th POCT Africa International Colloquium in Cape Town, South Africa. This event will highlight how POCT is transforming healthcare by improving accessibility, reducing delays, and enhancing patient outcomes. Annette will share her expertise on "Assuring the Quality in POCT - delivering the National POCT Plan in Wales". #POCT #EQA
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REGISTRATION CLOSING: Registration to attend our #WeqasAnnualConference closes on 19.11.2024. It will be an excellent two day educational programme with day 1 focusing on ‘EQA interpretation and laboratory performance’, and day 2 covering ‘Point of care testing performance and innovation’. Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXQu_TXK Annette Thomas, Samantha Jones, Gareth Davies, Miranda van Berkel, Pat Twomey, Daniel Lasserson, Christina Soromani, Haval Ozgun, Katie M.
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Our Head of Department for the Weqas Reference Measurement Service, David Ducroq, will be in Düsseldorf this week for Medica 2024. He is looking forward to discovering the latest advancements in robotics and automation systems, discussing our Reference Measurement services, as well as meeting up with current suppliers. To book a meeting with David, click here: https://lnkd.in/eXR6tEtG MEDICA - Leading International Trade Fair #Medica Trade & Invest Wales
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We are #Recruiting for a Logistics Officer to join our team here in Cardiff. Closing date: 20.11.2024. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/egmpzaEd #Jobs #Healthcare
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