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  • Survey reveals NHS research and innovation priorities

    9 May 2019

    The findings from a survey to identify local NHS innovation and research needs have been published.The views of local health stakeholders, including clinical leaders, managers and directors, within each AHSN (Academic Health Science Networks) region were collected through qualitative interviews with 61 people and a questionnaire which received m... Read more >


  • State of the Nation Survey: data-driven health and care

    9 May 2019

    NHSX and the AHSN Network need your input on the latest survey to understand demand and supply of data driven technologies to improve health.There are some remarkable data-driven innovations, apps, clinical decision support tools utilising intelligent algorithms being developed, and electronic health systems incorporating them are being widely a... Read more >


  • Direct-to-consumer genetic testing: what do you think about it?

    7 May 2019

    Our colleagues from the Clinical Ethics and Law at Southampton (CELS) Group are writing an article about direct-to-consumer genetic tests. These are genetic tests that you can buy online or in shops (for example tests from AncestryUK, 23andMe, DNAFit). Some direct-to-consumer genetic tests claim to give customers information about health risks.T... Read more >


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    Is Wessex Frailty Fit?

    2 May 2019

    Do you know how many people in your hospital are living with frailty? Do you know where these patients are in your hospital? Why does it matter?Understanding how our local health systems can support patients living with frailty will be fundamental in delivering the Long Term Plan, but the question remains: what does frailty look like in Wessex (... Read more >


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    Healthcare in Wessex – A Digital Future: AHSN Innovation Adoption Programme Coordinator Nadia Kuftinoff Joins NHS Digital Academy

    23 April 2019

    Much of my role is dedicated to implementing digital innovations.I’m helping GP practices try new technology and apps to not just save time but improve the quality of time spent with patients. I’m trying interventions with dentists to see if they can seamlessly help patients in ways other than oral health. I’ve shadowed community nurses and matr... Read more >


  • Invitation to take part in two Learning Events: Bed Management and Patient Flow

    23 April 2019

    Designed in partnership with acute trusts, NHS Digital, NHS England and NHS Improvement, the AHSN Network are delighted to invite you to a series of learning events on bed management and patient flow.We have gathered together speakers at the forefront of patient flow and designed interactive events that allow delegates to share their understandi... 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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