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Our name has changed to Health Innovation West of England

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The Government and NHS England have relicensed England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) from 1 October 2023. To better reflect our role as the innovation arm of the NHS, our name has changed to Health Innovation West of England on this date. Celebrating our 10th anniversary this year, the AHSNs have worked locally and…

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New Director of Programmes announced

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Carpenter as our new Director of Programmes. This is a new position being established within Health Innovation West of England (formerly the West of England AHSN), as the organisation receives confirmation of a new five-year licence from NHS England to 2028. Pete will lead an integrated…

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New evaluation shows innovative patch technology can speed up clinical diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias

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We have worked with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) to assess the benefits for patients and staff of a cardiac monitoring solution that is seen as a technological advancement from traditional electrocardiogram (ECG) Holter monitoring systems. Our evaluation of NBT’s implementation of iRhythm’s Zio device shows it has successfully improved system efficiencies by increasing the…

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Discover, develop, deploy: creating an innovation pipeline for the West of England

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As we celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS this year, our Chief Executive Natasha Swinscoe and Chair Steve West reflect on another milestone we are also marking here at the West of England AHSN. We’ve come a long way together since we were first established in 2013 as you can see from our illustrated…

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NHS and Government back AHSNs to continue to lead innovation under new name

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The West of England AHSN warmly welcomes the Government and NHS England’s announcement confirming their intention to relicense England’s 15 academic health science networks (AHSNs) under the revised badge of health innovation networks, reflecting our key role in supporting the development and spread of innovation across health services. Following the Life Sciences Council meeting on…

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Assessing the feasibility of smart technology to address healthcare inequalities in maternity care

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The West of England AHSN is working with Gloucestershire’s Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) and the Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to assess the feasibility of smartphone applications to support communities that would not normally take up breastfeeding. This follows on from health needs analysis work conducted by the LMNS, which revealed that women…

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New frailty service in South Gloucestershire is helping patients better manage their health

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Evaluation of a new frailty pathway being piloted in South Gloucestershire shows patients feel less isolated and better able to manage their health as a result of the service. The Yate & Frampton Primary Care Network (PCN) have implemented a new frailty pathway, which better supports frail patients by considering a more holistic and person-centred…

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Accelerating FemTech – new support initiative for innovators

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The West of England AHSN is pleased to be supporting ‘Accelerating FemTech’, a new initiative supporting innovators to boost the development of technology solutions to address current challenges in women’s health. Accelerating FemTech has been made possible through Innovate UK funding as part of the Biomedical Catalyst. Accelerating FemTech is looking to inspire, by engaging…

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Register now for our Ask the Experts: SBRI Healthcare event

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Calling all health and technology innovators! Would you like to improve your understanding of the SBRI Healthcare funding landscape and the funding opportunities that may be available to you? Are you keen to learn how to improve your chances of completing a winning application in order to raise vital funds to develop your idea or…

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Integrating innovation: the art of the possible

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On Thursday 9 March, health and care leaders and innovators from across the West of England and beyond came together at Aerospace Bristol for our one-day Integrating Innovation conference, hosted in partnership with our three local integrated care systems. The focus of the day was on exploring how new technologies and innovative approaches can help…

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