28 September 2017
The Chair of Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), Fiona Driscoll (pictured), has been appointed as a Non-Executive Board Member for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The 12 Non-Executive Members of the UKRI Board were announced today (28 September 2017) by Science Minister, Jo Johnson.Over the coming months the Board will work with th... Read more >
27 September 2017
In the third instalment of the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) series sharing research and real-world insight, Dr Amanda Begley explains why health innovators must adopt the core principles of the NHS Constitution, ensuring that the patient is at the heart of everything they do.The NHS Constitution, first published in 2011, holds as one of its ... Read more >
21 September 2017
Curamicus, founded by the husband and wife team, Sue and Robin has been selected as the regional winner of the Barclays award for Building resilient business.One in three people aged 65+ fall each year (3.4M in UK). Many falls are undiscovered for many hours causing anxiety, suffering, physical and mental complications. CuraPal®, by Curamicus, i... Read more >
20 September 2017
Lyme Regis Medical Centre has been accredited as a ‘Dementia Friendly’ surgery for delivering better support and care for people who live with the illness and their carers when they come into the service.The service, run by Virgin Care, is one of the GP practices in the Lyme Regis/Charmouth area to be accredited by the AHSN, as we manage and fun... Read more >
18 September 2017
Have you been in hospital and had your medications changed? Are you taking a new medicine, and are worried about side effects? Health professionals know that patients can leave hospital feeling confused about what, how and when to take their medicines. Sometimes, people returning home can experience errors or unintended changes in their medicati... Read more >
14 September 2017
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been named as one of just 18 trusts invited to join a prestigious NHS England programme. Hampshire Hospitals has been selected as part of the second wave of digital pioneers or ‘fast followers’ for the NHS England digitisation programme, securing £5million in funding for digital projects.To be conside... 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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