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    Guest blog: Martin Withers from Spearmark Health discusses his innovation 'Droplet' and working with us.

    19 September 2019

    I feel very privileged to write a blog for Wessex AHSN. I hope I can rise to the occasion!My name is Martin Withers from Spearmark Health and our innovation is Droplet. It is a unique hydration reminder system that has a base unit that reminds people verbally to drink regularly and can also alert carers visually so they can assist their charges ... Read more >


  • Road trip around Wessex to celebrate World Patient Safety Day 2019

    18 September 2019

    Dressed in blue tutus, wigs and feather boas, a few of the Patient Safety Collaborative (PSC) team toured Wessex, awarding prizes to teams that have been nominated by their organisational patient safety leads in celebration of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Patient Safety Day on Tuesday, 17 September.The PSC team headed out from Sou... Read more >


  • AHSN supports International World Patient Safety Day 2019

    17 September 2019

    Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) and Patient Safety Collaborative (PSC) are celebrating the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Patient Safety Day on Tuesday, 17 September.First of all, the PSC team is touring Wessex, awarding prizes to teams that have been nominated by their organisational patient safety leads. Dressed in blue ... Read more >


  • New report celebrates diversity in health innovation

    4 September 2019

    A new report highlighting the compelling business case for increased diversity in innovation in the NHS is to be launched by the AHSN Network at Health and Care Innovation Expo 2019 in Manchester today, Wednesday 4 September 2019.The report ‘Diversity and innovation – a celebration of BAME innovators and our pledges to do more’ shares the storie... Read more >


  • AHSNs working for a safer future

    4 September 2019

    Two reports highlighting the patient safety work of Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) and the Patient Safety Collaboratives (PSCs) they host have been published by the AHSN Network.‘Patient safety in partnership: Our plan for a safer future 2019-2025’ has been developed to support the NHS Patient Safety Strategy published in July, and det... Read more >


  • AHSN Network launches new digital gateway for innovators

    4 September 2019

    The AHSN Network is streamlining access to support for innovators by launching a new digital gateway, making it easier for businesses to find the AHSN support they need.We offer a coordinated approach to identify, select and support the adoption of innovations that improve our economy and patients’ lives.The new Innovation Exchange digital gatew... Read more >


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World Patient Safety Day 2024 Improving diagnosis for patient safety – how is Health Innovation Wessex contributing?

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