1 April 2022
A series of free online training videos aimed at care home and care sector staff have reached over 600,000 views on YouTube.21 videos were produced as the result of a collaboration by Wessex and the West of England Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) and Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG, funded by Health Education England. Aroun... Read more >
4 March 2022
The NHS aims to be the world’s first net zero national health service and has stipulated that all its suppliers must meet or exceed the NHS commitment to net zero emissions by the end of the decade. If your business supplies the NHS, then from April 2022 you will have to demonstrate that your products and processes will match its net zero policy... Read more >
22 February 2022
Understanding the dataThe new AHSN Network Polypharmacy: Getting the Balance Right Programme aims to support local systems and primary care to identify patients at potential risk of harm and support better conversations about medicines by promoting shared decision making. One of the core principles of this is population health management.To cons... Read more >
21 February 2022
Representatives from across health services, the higher education sector and students bodies met this week to discuss ways to improve local students' wellbeing and mental health.Evidence shows that students trying to access mental health services have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. We're hearing from them that, "It's difficult... Read more >
16 February 2022
What is FeNO? FeNO (Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide), is a test for measuring the amount of Nitric Oxide in the exhaled breath of patients. The results of the test can help with the diagnosis of asthma, by showing the level of inflammation in the lungs. A patient’s FeNO level helps improve the accuracy of asthma diagnosis and helps indicate whic... Read more >
4 February 2022
An independent evaluation has shown a remote dermatology service tested on the Isle of Wight (IOW) speeds up skin cancer diagnosis.Teledermatology involves taking high resolution photos via a mobile phone with an attached dermatoscope. Specialist software called Dermicus, installed on a smartphone, rapidly shares images of skin lesions between G... Read more >
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World Patient Safety Day 2024 Improving diagnosis for patient safety – how is Health Innovation Wessex contributing?
This year’s theme from the World Health Organisation for World Patient Safety Day on 17 Sept...
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