Health Innovation Network

Our latest report, capturing the discussions and recommendations from our roundtable in December 2024, shows how to align policies, partnerships, and funding to close persistent health gaps. The roundtable followed the publication of the Innovation for Health Inequalities Programme impact and learning report, a programme established by NHS England in 2022 in collaboration with the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC), NHS England’s National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme, and the Health Innovation Network, and delivered in partnership with integrated care systems (ICSs).   Discover how an equitable approach can relieve NHS pressures, boost local economies, and empower communities. The six recommendations the report identifies as potential pathways for progress are:   - Ensure sustainable, multi-year funding - Enable data interoperability and shared evaluation - Encourage cross-sector accountability and partnerships - Empower place-based innovation - Strengthen workforce competencies in health inequalities - Demonstrate impact and value   Thank you to everyone who informed this report through their expertise, and a special thank you to Richard Stubbs, and Prof. Bola Owolabi, MRCGP MFPH(Hon), FRSPH for hosting this roundtable. Read the report here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUJdZtP3 Caroline Thickens, Catherine Barrow, Christina Watson, David Buck, Dominique Allwood, Emily Carey (née Hackett), Hazel Summers, Jenny Turton, Jessica Jenkins, Karis Betts, Karen Steadman, Leila Morris, Naser Turabi, Nic Ferreira, Rebecca Best, Sarah Tilsed, Steph Potts

Last week the Government launched an open call for evidence to inform the National Cancer Plan. Innovation has a critical role to play in supporting the delivery of any national cancer plan, and delivering on the Government’s three shifts. In order to realise the significant national impact of the many innovations in cancer care, a focus on the implementation of innovations in will be key. Early diagnosis, at-home testing and self-management, enabled by innovation, can improve patient experience, outcomes and drive both productivity and economic growth. Read more about some of the innovations being supported across the health innovation networks which are transforming cancer care 🔗 https://zurl.co/vWA2y

🚀 Medipex NHS Innovation Awards & Showcase 2025 – Now Open for Entries! 🚀 Calling all NHS innovators! The Medipex NHS Innovation Awards & Showcase 2025 is now open for entries, celebrating groundbreaking ideas that enhance patient care and NHS services across the UK. 🗓 Event Date: Wednesday, 25th June 2025 (Online) 📅 Entry Deadline: Friday, 25th April 2025 🏆 Categories: 🔹 Using AI to improve patient services and/or safety 🔹 Improved treatments, therapies & rehabilitation 🔹 Delivering benefits through diagnosis & screening 🔹 Process & systems innovations 🎥 Submit a video outlining your NHS-led innovation as an alternative to the standard entry form! Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your ideas and drive meaningful change in healthcare. Submit your entry today: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTF-RxC6 Stay updated on key dates and activities by signing up here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfmq5pqp #NHSInnovation #MedipexAwards #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #PatientCare

🚨 Keynote Announcement 🚨 We are delighted to welcome Richard Stubbs, Chair of the Health Innovation Network & Chief Executive, HIN Yorkshire & Humber, as a keynote speaker at HETT North. Keynote Address: Digital Innovation - An Engine for Health and Growth Join us for an inspiring keynote on the transformative impact of digital health innovation across the UK. Hear from the Chair of the Health Innovation Network Richard as he explores opportunities and the progress shaping the future of healthcare. Richard says: "We have a really vibrant health and life science ecosystem across the North of England, and it’s really important that events like HETT North allow us to shine a spotlight on these amazing national assets. I'm looking forward to the conversations on the day and demonstrating why the north has a dynamic offer to make to the entire NHS system." Watch Richard speak at a previous event and join us to hear his latest perspectives at HETT North. Register now: https://hubs.la/Q036z2gq0 #HealthTech #NHS #DigitalHealth #Innovation #HETTNorth25

NEW BLOG: The Government mandate to NHS England outlined its ambitions to transform the NHS and improve patient care, with a primary focus on cutting waiting lists and driving productivity. In order to deliver this mandate, innovations will need to be implemented safely and at scale in key NHS services in every community. In this blog, Chair of the Health Innovation Network, and Chief Executive of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, Richard Stubbs, explores the pivotal role that innovation can play in supporting the Government's priorities, and why a focus on the implementation of innovation is key. Read the blog here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g774biBD Behold.ai Brainomix C the Signs C2-Ai Clinical Digital Resource Collaborative (CDRC) Precision Eclipse Live Isla Health | B Corp™ Luscii - an OMRON Healthcare service Eko Health Surgery Hero Remcare Big Health Sleepstation MySunrise Cancer Companion my mhealth

We're blown away by the support for our first event for Women in HealthTech, which we held last night with Answer Digital. It was our pleasure to host so many people passionate about making change to the funding disparities faced by women in this space. 📢 Kathy Scott opened us up with some stark stats, including the fact that female-founded start-ups only received 1.8% of venture capital funding in 2023 - even less for HealthTech! Our expert panel, Hana Hussain Katie Parlett MBE Helen Oldham Jane Meaney Fatima Khan-Shah joined us to share their stories and inspired us all to keep going, no matter the path. Thank you all. The group discussions were so insightful, we have a lot to take away to move forward with this agenda and we hope you will be part of it with us. 🙌 Were you there last night? What was your key takeaway? Nexus Leeds Kimberley Frost Ailsa Parker Nathan Berry Barbara Conneely Tessa May Charlii Turgoose Noshina Kiani Francesca Quartarulli Lyndsey Hornby

A new study published last week by the General Medical Council found doctors who use artificial intelligence see benefits for their own efficiency and for patient care in a resource-stretched NHS and, although they recognise there are risks, they feel confident in managing them. There is no doubt that the adoption of AI in healthcare holds huge potential to transform and improve patient outcomes, and it is critical that innovation is deployed responsibly, ethically and with human-centric design at the core. Hatim Abdulhussein, GP and Chief Executive of Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, shared more about how we're ensuring AI assurance in healthcare in this recent blog: https://lnkd.in/efVwyJFW Link to the research: https://lnkd.in/ey8vx9GD. #HealthInnovation #AI #NHS 

NEW BLOG: As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr MaryAnn Ferreux, Chief Medical Officer at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, explores how we can advance women’s leadership in healthcare. "The evidence is clear: increased investment in women’s leadership within health care leads to better organisational outcomes and improved patient care. At the Health Innovation Network, we remain committed to fostering female leadership, advancing women’s health innovation, and creating supportive networks that will shape the future of health care." MaryAnn explores the findings of research published in BMJ Global Health last week: 'A scoping review on the impact of women’s global leadership: evidence to inform health leadership'. Read the blog here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eV9d-cjT #WomenInScience #HealthEquity #Innovation

SBRI Healthcare is delighted to announce Phase 1 funding of £1m has been awarded to 11 innovations that mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR).     The awardees of Competition 25: AMR, Phase 1, are:  🔹 Imperial College London   🔹 Vitec Microgenix 🔹 iFAST Diagnostics   🔹 CEXAL 🔹 Mackwell Health   🔹 University of Bristol   🔹 Presymptom Health   🔹 Seroxo Limited   🔹 Oxford SimCell Ltd   🔹 Microplate Dx Limited   🔹 ProtonDx Thank you to our panellists including, Stuart Monk, Bobby Kaura, Victor Agbontean, Suzie Ali-Hassan, Michele Barbour, Céire Costelloe, Debra Dulake, vanya gant, Professor Elizabeth Hall, Professor Gail Hayward, Graeme Howling, Stephen Lynn, Nathan Moore, Professor Tamas Szakmany MBE, Professor Mark Wilcox, Shang-Ming Zhou.    SBRI Healthcare is an Accelerated Access Collaborative initiative, NHS Transformation Directorate, supported by the Health Innovation Network.    Read more about the innovations on our website.     https://lnkd.in/efaMCE3k    #SBRIHealthcare #innovation #NHS #healthcare #medtech #healthtech #AMR #hospitals #infectioncontrol #antimicrobialresistance

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we're spotlighting some of the brilliant innovators being supported across the Network, who have shared their experience and journeys with us. 📱 Angie Doshani, is the founder of JanamApp, an app addressing the disparities in pregnancy outcomes faced by South Asian women. JanamApp aims to improve maternal health outcomes and ensure every woman receives the care she deserves during this critical life stage. 🎯 Jo Barosa, is an Account Director at Qbtech UK, a provider of objective tests for assessing and treating ADHD. The Health Innovation Network supported the spread of the QbTest through our Focus ADHD national programme, which has benefitted more than 77,000 children and young people. 🧘♀️ Rebecca Howard, is a psychotherapist and founder and CEO of ShinyMind, a digital wellbeing prescription and prescribing platform. ShinyMind offers large-scale mental health virtual group consultations, designed to reduce workload and widen access in primary care. 🧠 Kerstyn Comley, is a psychologist and founder at Tellmi, a social enterprise innovation which aims to address the growing demand for mental health services and tackle health inequalities for young people. The Tellmi app is a scalable digital peer support solution that provides both early intervention and crisis support. 💻 Karina Malhotra, is the founder of Acumentice l B Corp Certified, a healthcare improvement consultancy. Her product, Evolve Learning, provides targeted learning and development for staff in the NHS, enabling staff to be effective future leaders. Read the full interviews with these innovators on our website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezCz7g-n #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #HealthInnovation